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German modern metal rising stars DOMINUM have unveiled their latest single ‚Dark Melodies‘, a sweeping waltz-tempo ballad taken from their forthcoming third album ‚Night is Calling‘, due July 3, 2026 via Napalm Records. The band has simultaneously announced a headline tour across Europe for autumn 2026.

Norwegian electronic rock entity MORTIIS has unveiled the lyric visualiser for ‚Tundra, Heart of Hell‘, the final advance single ahead of the forthcoming album ‚Ghosts of Europa‘. The record is scheduled for release on June 26, 2026 via Prophecy Productions.

Swedish hard rockers NESTOR have unveiled a live version of their streaming hit ‚On The Run‘ as the first single from their upcoming live album ‚Live at Gothenburg Film Studios‘, set for release on August 14, 2026 via Napalm Records. The track originally appeared on the band’s celebrated 2021 debut ‚Kids in a Ghost Town‘ and has since accumulated millions of streams. The accompanying live video offers a compelling first glimpse of NESTOR’s electrifying stage presence captured on film.

German heavy metal legends ACCEPT are marking half a century of existence with a stunning re-recording of their 1982 speed metal classic ‚Fast as a Shark‘, featuring Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan and Mikkey Dee. The track serves as the first single from the upcoming anniversary album ‚Teutonic Titans 1976-2026‘, set for release on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records.

Swedish riff rock legends GREENLEAF will headline the inaugural Magnetic Eye Records label showcase at Ripplefest Texas 2026, marking the band’s first ever live performance on a US stage. The showcase takes place September 20 in Austin, TX, with label mates HIGH DESERT QUEEN, HOWLING GIANT, FRIENDSHIP COMMANDERS, and WITCH RIPPER also on the bill.

Swedish rock heavyweights GRAVEYARD have revealed their seventh studio album, ‚Fever‘, set for release on October 9, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Produced entirely in-house without an outside producer, the record promises a heavier and more direct sound than its predecessor. The band will hit the road in autumn 2026 alongside BLUES PILLS.

Swedish forest rockers BESVÄRJELSEN have released their new video single ‚Didn’t Come to Party‘, the first taste of their upcoming third album ‚Till Glömskan Ad Oblivionem‘. The record is set for release on August 28, 2026 via Magnetic Eye Records.

German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA have unveiled their second single ‚Colours‘, showcasing vocalist Ambre Vourvahis spanning growls to operatic highs. The track serves as a preview of the upcoming album Eclipse, set for release on 7 August 2026 via Napalm Records, accompanied by a full European tour in autumn.

Irish post-punk artist PMAD returns with ‚NineFortyFive‘, the latest single taken from the forthcoming album ‚1+1=-1‘ via Zedakube Records. The track blends dark alternative textures with raw post-punk intensity, reflecting on time, uncertainty and the search for hope in turbulent times. The single is set for release on 6 June 2026.

Florida-based solo black and death metal project VITHIAL has unveiled its debut full-length ‚Awakened Ancient Spirits‘ via Black Metal Promotion. The album is set for official release on June 5, 2026, and offers a first full listen to six tracks steeped in occult mythology and extreme metal tradition.