Monat: Mai 2026

Italian progressive rockers REVEALING CHAOS have released their new single ‚Dark Side‘, now available on all digital platforms alongside an official music video. Drawing on influences from FATES WARNING, RUSH, and AYREON, the band delivers a sophisticated blend of technical precision and emotional depth. The release further cements Italy’s reputation as a thriving hub for contemporary progressive rock.

German folk-rock veterans DARTAGNAN have unveiled ‚Für immer Dein‘, the third single from their upcoming covers and anniversary album ‚Helden x Hymnen‘, due July 24, 2026. The reimagined ballad arrives in an intimate unplugged arrangement, marking a decade of the Nuremberg band’s career with emotional depth and renewed urgency.

Michigan metalcore outfit OF VIRTUE have released their most intimate single of 2026, ‚What’s It Like To Be Happy?‘, out via Arising Empire. The track arrives during Mental Health Awareness Month and follows the explosive reception to previous singles ‚Death Of The Altar‘ and ‚The Art Of Love‘. Co-written alongside Lee Albrecht and Evan McKeever, the song holds a mirror to the quietest and most common symptoms of depression.

Italian folk metal veterans ELVENKING have released their new album ‚Rites Of Disclosure‘ through Reaper Entertainment. Serving as a ceremonial epilogue to the ‚Reader of the Runes‘ trilogy, the collection unites standalone singles, two new tracks, and a series of carefully chosen cover versions.

Swiss modern metal outfit ILLUMISHADE have returned with their brand new single ‚Paralyzed‘, released on May 22nd, 2026. Marking the band’s first release as fully independent artists, the track signals a striking new creative direction. Dark, heavy and emotionally raw, ‚Paralyzed‘ showcases the full range of ILLUMISHADE’s musical identity.

Belgian power folk metal project RAIDNIGHT continues building toward their debut album with the release of „To Sixty We Ride“, the third single from their upcoming record „LFG“. The track arrives on all streaming platforms on May 22, 2026, accompanied by an official visualizer on YouTube.

German pagan metal act VARG has unveiled a live version of ‚Ewige Wacht‘ alongside an official live video, serving as the final preview before the release of their debut live album. ‚Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024‘ arrives via Napalm Records on May 22, 2026, capturing 16 tracks recorded at the band’s own open-air festival.

Leeds heavy post-rock quintet DIN OF CELESTIAL BIRDS have announced their second album ‚Takeoffs & Landings‘, signing with Big Scary Monsters for its release. The concept album arrives August 7th via a three-label partnership spanning the UK, US, and China, accompanied by a new single and music video.

Finnish melodic metal band BLACKMENT have unveiled their new single „Afterlife“, a brooding and atmospheric track built around a single chord progression. The release comes alongside the announcement that their upcoming second studio album has been pushed beyond its originally planned June date. The single offers a compelling preview of the band’s evolving sound.