Monat: April 2026

Finnish melodic death metal force WOLFHEART has inked a worldwide recording deal with German metal label Reaper Entertainment. Led by mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen, the band joins a growing roster and promises an exciting new chapter in their career.

THE BLOODY BEETROOTS have returned with „STOMPERS,“ a ferocious new single featuring rap-rocker HYRO THE HERO and bass music producer MAZARE, released via Out Of Line Music. The track arrives alongside a performance video and marks the first taste of an upcoming EP from Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo’s genre-defying project.

BLACKTOOTHED are back with their most emotionally charged release yet. The new single ‚Monsters‘ blends atmospheric modern rock with raw introspection, exploring inner darkness and the fear of losing one’s sense of self. The track arrives ahead of two major festival appearances in the summer of 2026.

Swedish modern metal force METALITE have unveiled a brand-new music video for their latest single ‚Starchild,‘ the second release from their upcoming concept album ‚Discovery.‘ The track marks another bold step forward for the band following their recent signing with PERCEPTION, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music.

Scottish pirate party metal legends ALESTORM have been confirmed as the first act and headliner for METAL ON THE HILL 2026, celebrating the festival’s tenth anniversary. The show takes place on August 29, 2026, at the iconic Kasematten open-air stage on the Schlossberg in Graz, Austria.

TARJA has released ‚I Don’t Care‘, the second single from her upcoming metal album ‚Frisson Noir‘, due June 12, 2026 via earMUSIC. The uncompromising track features a guest vocal appearance by Dani Filth of CRADLE OF FILTH, marking a striking collaborative moment ahead of the album’s release.

Italian death metal quartet DEVOID OF THOUGHT will release their self-titled sophomore album on April 24th, 2026, via Unorthodox Emanations, the death metal division of Avantgarde Music. The record marks the band’s tenth anniversary and pushes into darker, more abstract cosmic territory. Preorders are available now via Bandcamp.

Finnish heavy doom outfit OCCULT MASTER has announced the release of their self-titled debut album, due August 14th, 2026 via Inverse Records. The band has unveiled the first single, ‚Island of Leper‘, a progressive doom epic now available on all major streaming platforms.

German rock outfit RAUHBEIN have unveiled their first single ‚Rausch‘, taken from their forthcoming studio album ‚Rebellen & Helden‘, due July 3, 2026 via Perception, powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. The track marks a bold new chapter for a band that has steadily climbed the German album charts with each release. A sweeping headline tour across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland is also confirmed for autumn and winter 2026.

Heavy psych rock masters ELDER are set to release their new studio album ‚Through Zero‘ on May 29th, 2026. The record will be distributed via Stickman Records in Europe, Blunes Funeral Recordings in North America, and Bird’s Robe in Australia.