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German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA have unveiled ‚Northstar‘, the third single from their upcoming studio album ‚Eclipse‘, due August 7, 2026 via Napalm Records. The track blends heavy guitars with epic orchestration and Celtic folk instruments, offering a glimpse into what promises to be the band’s most diverse record to date.

Folk metal duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE have released their brooding new single „Dearly Departed“ and announced their debut concept album Nox Aeterna, set for independent release on November 6, 2026. The record follows two guardians protecting an ancient shrine devoted to art, creativity, and freedom as darkness threatens to extinguish the human spirit.

East Anglian post-black metal stalwarts FEN have released their second advance single ‚Massif‘, taken from their forthcoming eighth full-length ‚Elemental Part One: Mourning Earth‘, due August 21, 2026 via Prophecy Productions. The track showcases the band’s signature blend of cinematic acoustics and ferocious black metal intensity, serving as the first part of a two-part centrepiece on the album.

German heavy metal legends ACCEPT have unveiled a powerhouse re-recording of their anthem ‚Balls to the Wall‘, featuring Rob Halford, Matthias Jabs, Rex Brown and Jason Bowld. The track serves as the second single from the upcoming anniversary album ‚Teutonic Titans 1976-2026‘, set for release on September 4, 2026 via Napalm Records.

German heavy metal veterans BRAINSTORM have officially announced their new studio album, Nightfall, set for release in Spring 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The record introduces a renewed lineup and promises a rawer, more dynamic direction while continuing the band’s exploration of Indian mythology.

GRAVE DANCE COMPANY have unveiled their debut album ‚Ruins‘, set for release on September 25, 2026 via Reaper Entertainment. To mark the announcement, the band has released the first single ‚The Loneliest Place‘, now available on all streaming platforms.

Finnish violinist and ethnomusicologist TUOMAS ROUNAKARI has announced a new official music video for ‚Bear Awakening‘, set to premiere on July 13th — traditionally regarded as the Day of the Bear and the natural midpoint of summer. The video captures a live performance recorded at an ancient ritual ground in Finland, weaving together ceremony, nature, and animist spirituality.

Finnish rock outfit MOON SHOT have released their new single ‚False Heroes‘, available now on all streaming platforms. The track serves as the latest preview of their forthcoming third studio album ‚Thunderlust‘, set for release on 18 September, which is now available to pre-order.

Symphonic metal legends KAMELOT have released their sweeping new single ‚Ashen World‘, featuring Ignacia Fernandez, as the first taste of their upcoming album ‚Dark Asylum‘. The record is set for release on August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records, and arrives alongside the announcement of a major world tour.

SOJOURNER are set to break a six-year hiatus with ‚Gateways‘, a seven-track album due July 10th, 2026 via Avantgarde Music. The record marks a bold evolution of the band’s atmospheric black metal sound, now featuring the vocals of Heike Langhan, known from DRACONIAN and REMINA.