Monat: April 2026

German alternative rock/metal act SAMARAH have released their new single ‚Demons‘, accompanied by an official music video. The Saarland-based band continues to build on their reputation as one of the steadier forces in the German alternative metal scene.

Norwegian folk metal institution TROLLFEST has inked a worldwide deal with German metal label Reaper Entertainment. The band joins a growing roster and promises new music and creative highlights in the near future.

Finnish traditional heavy metal outfit WISHING WELL has released an animated music video for „Train Of Thoughts,“ taken from their fifth album ‚Playing With Fire.‘ The clip, animated by Natalia Śmiechowicz, arrives as the band celebrates a decade in rock and roll.

German melodic death metal quintet MISSION IN BLACK have released their third studio album ‚Divinity Of Lies‘, marking another decisive step forward in the band’s growing international career. Produced once again by Sebastian ‚Seeb‘ Levermann, the record showcases the band’s signature blend of ferocious growls, soaring clean vocals and razor-sharp instrumental work.

UK doom metal veterans GODTHRYMM have unveiled their second single ‚The Sun Never Fell‘, taken from their forthcoming third album ‚Projections‘. The record is set for release on May 29 via Profound Lore Records, completing a trilogy that began with their 2020 debut ‚Reflections‘.

New Orleans sludge legends DOWN have made their Mardi Gras cover of Dr. John’s classic ‚Right Place, Wrong Time‘ available on all streaming platforms. The band also announces a remastered edition of their third studio album and a packed 2026 live schedule including major festival appearances.

German death metal veterans NECROTTED have officially unleashed their new studio album ‚We Are The Gods That Tear Ourselves Apart‘ via Reaper Entertainment. The Swabian quintet delivers a politically charged and sonically uncompromising statement that critics are already hailing as a mandatory listen for fans of contemporary deathcore and extreme metal.

Montreal progressive rock outfit KARCIUS have unveiled the official video for „Rise,“ the third and final single ahead of their forthcoming album Black Soul Sickness. Due May 8 on vinyl, CD, and digital formats, the record marks the seventh studio effort from the Canadian quartet and concludes a trilogy begun with The Fold in 2018. Praised by ProgArchives as standing among the best modern progressive bands in the world, KARCIUS continue to push the boundaries of cinematic, heavy progressive rock.