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THE HARD CIRCLE festival series continues to expand its 2026 lineup with the addition of Finnish power metal heavyweights BATTLE BEAST. The announcement follows earlier confirmations of W.A.S.P. and WARKINGS, further solidifying what promises to be a formidable program across four indoor events in December.

German power metal veterans STORMHAMMER have unveiled the official music video for „Wrath Of The Hammer“, the title track of their forthcoming studio album. The record is set for release on July 17 via ROAR, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music, and pre-orders are now live. Produced by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studio, the album promises a bold blend of classic heavy metal, thrash-driven energy and epic melodic power.

Finnish symphonic metal outfit AMBERIAN DAWN have unveiled their third single ‚Unchained‘, taken from their forthcoming album ‚Temptation’s Gates‘, due June 26, 2026 via Napalm Records. The track marks a bold new chapter for the band, featuring new vocalist Nicole Willerton who delivers both angelic soprano and powerful growls — a first in AMBERIAN DAWN history.

German power metal veterans MOB RULES have released their new single ‚Above the Maelstrom‘, taken from the forthcoming studio album ‚Stories From The Verdant Vale‘. The album is set for release on August 21 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.

RAVAGED BY THE YETI have released a brutal lyric video for the title track of their forthcoming sophomore album ‚Snowbound Horror‘, due July 10, 2026 via Testimony Records. The clip, based on the cover artwork, offers a first full taste of the death metal trio’s highly anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut ‚Apex Predator‘.

English-Portuguese progressive rock duo SLEEPING PULSE have shared the lyric video for ‚Two Wreaths‘, the final advance single from their forthcoming sophomore album ‚Dreams & Limitations‘. The record is set for release on June 5, 2026 via Prophecy Productions, and the duo will embark on a European tour alongside ANTIMATTER in September.

EMBERS OF DAWN have unveiled their crushing new single „Age of Corrosion“, featuring legendary drummer Adrian Erlandsson. The track serves as the first taste of their forthcoming debut full-length album, Infernal Culture, scheduled for release on September 18, 2026.

Finnish doom-death force MARIANAS REST have released a new lyric video for „Rat In The Wall“, featuring guest vocals by Okko Solanterä of HORIZON IGNITED. The track is taken from their fifth studio album „The Bereaved“, which debuted at number three on Finland’s physical album charts upon its January release via Noble Demon.

CRIMSON GLORY have released a 24-bit hi-res audio version of their comeback album ‚Chasing The Hydra‘ on Bandcamp, marking the band’s first new record in over 26 years. The album is already drawing widespread critical acclaim and is currently charting at number three on Sentinel Daily’s Top 30 Album Chart.

UK doom metal heavyweights GODTHRYMM have released ‚Jewels‘, the latest single and accompanying video 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‘.