Monat: Mai 2026

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.

BRUCE DICKINSON has released the official music video for ‚Tears Of The Dragon‘, a cinematic production filmed in an abandoned brewery in São Paulo, Brazil. The video, featuring a live band, orchestra and ballet dancer, has already claimed multiple ‚Best Music Video‘ awards at international film festivals around the world.

Ukrainian progressive metal force JINJER have released a brand new live video for ‚Tantrum‘, the opener of their 2025 album ‚Duél‘, captured at a sold-out show in Oslo. The footage highlights the band’s raw intensity on stage, with frontwoman Tatiana Shmayluk delivering a commanding performance. JINJER will also join SPIRITBOX as special guests on the Tsunami Sea EU and UK Tour 2026 this autumn.

Chicago-based solo project GORGONAUT has released ‚Infinite Regress‘, the opening track from the forthcoming EP ‚Ayame‘, due October 16, 2026. The single plunges listeners into a disorienting world of intentional chaos, jarring rhythmic shifts, and atmospheric tension. Multi-instrumentalist Ryan Bruchert delivers a sonic statement that sets the tone for the entire release.

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.