Monat: Juni 2026

DYMNA LOTVA have been confirmed for PROPHECY FEST 2026 with a rare and unique special show. The Belarusian post-black metal outfit will perform their forthcoming fourth album ‚Vyraj‘ in its entirety at the legendary Balve Cave in Germany. The album is scheduled for release on August 7, 2026.

Atlanta metal trio APOSTLE have released their ambitious new full-length, ‚A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon‘, via Terminus Hate City. The album arrives alongside a music video for opening track ‚Exiting The God Hologram‘, setting the stage for one of the most emotionally searching records in the band’s catalogue.

Belgian death metal force CARNATION have shared a guitar playthrough video for „Kingdom Of Dreams“, the lead single from their forthcoming album „Symphony In Flesh“. The record is set for self-release on October 16, 2026, and is available for pre-order now.

Swedish melodic metal supergroup CYHRA marks their 10th anniversary year with the release of their fourth studio album, Requiem For A Pipe Dream, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. The band, featuring AMARANTHE co-founder Jake E alongside members of THE HALO EFFECT, KAMELOT, THE CROWN, and SUBURBAN TRIBE, also unveils a guitar playthrough video for the track ‚Venom In Me‘.

German rock outfit RAUHBEIN have released ‚C’est la vie‘, the third single from their upcoming album ‚Rebellen & Helden‘, due July 3 via Perception / Reigning Phoenix Music. The track captures the band’s signature blend of raw honesty and unstoppable forward momentum, reflecting on the unpredictable highs and lows of everyday life.

London heavy fuzz rockers STEAK have released their new single „Luxury Junk“, the second preview of their forthcoming studio album due via Stickman Records in Autumn 2026. The track follows debut single „Cometh“ and expands on the band’s signature blend of crushing riffs and desert rock atmosphere.

German punk legends DIE TOTEN HOSEN have unveiled their new single ‚Nur nach vorn‘, a euphoric groove-rocker accompanied by a striking video. The track arrives alongside their long-awaited album ‚Trink aus, wir müssen gehen!‘ and a completely sold-out 24-date summer tour drawing 900,000 fans.

German punk legends DIE TOTEN HOSEN have unveiled their new single ‚Nur nach vorn‘, accompanied by a striking video, released in conjunction with their long-awaited album ‚Trink aus, wir müssen gehen!‘. With their entire 2026 summer tour already sold out across 24 shows and 900,000 tickets claimed, the band is now announcing additional 2027 tour dates with tickets still available.

German progressive power metal veterans ANCIENT CURSE have released the official music video for their festival single ‚Metal Lake‘, filmed on location at the actual Vörder See lake. The band is set to perform at the Metal Lake open-air festival on July 18, 2026, alongside RAGE, Warlord, Victory, Mötörhell, and Dishonor.