French rock and metal sensation Revnoir has released their gripping new single 'Crève', continuing their exploration of dark, emotional themes.

Revnoir comment: "For the next tracks, our goal is to make you feel like you're living through one of your nightmares. These dark dreams often stem from everyday fears, and we aim to amplify those anxieties, turning them into something bigger and more intense. Each song will immerse you in a world where the lines between reality and fear blur, making you confront the deeper emotions lurking beneath the surface."

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9p25jaxerlk

Pre-order the album here: https://arisingempire.com/revnoir

The song delves into the painful paradox of a toxic love, blending intense English and French lyrics that navigate the turmoil of feeling entrapped by someone destructive. 'Crève' captures this raw, cathartic experience with vivid imagery and a visceral soundscape that mirrors the psychological torment of its narrative. Revnoir's bold integration of rock, metal, and dark electro elements makes this track a profound statement on love's darker side, resonating with anyone who has felt the desperation of a fraught relationship. 

Revnoir are:
Maxime Rodriguez-Medallo: vocals
Julien Ho-Tong: guitar, piano
Robin Leneutre: guitar
Kazumasa Yamane: drums
 
Revnoir online:
https://www.instagram.com/revnoir_
https://www.facebook.com/revnoirofficial
https://x.com/revnoir_

Photo Credit: Evan Lopez

Hard rock rising stars S8NT ELEKTRIC sign with Long Branch Records and release new single 'XTC'.

Watch the video for 'XTC' here: 
https://youtu.be/R2WrR7Wyuv0

Stream the single here: 
https://orcd.co/s8ntelektric_xtc

Founded by frontwoman and powerful lead singer Bri Carbajal, and guitarist, songwriter, and producer Niko Tsangaris, the band from Los Angeles, California, have toured Europe every summer, opening for artists like Wolfmother, Mammoth WVH, MC5, Dirty Honey, and WARGASM, as well as playing huge festivals such as Bottlerock, Rockville, Prague Rocks, and Azkena Rocks. Everyone has heard the age-old rock n’ roll cliché “Living on the edge,” but S8NT ELEKTRIC never quite fit into that stereotype.

They’d rather live life 'off the edge', pushing themselves to face their deepest fears and conquer their biggest dreams, all for the world to see on video.

S8NT ELEKTRIC combines an adrenaline junkie attitude with honest songwriting. They’re a band about adventure, living life to its fullest, and expressing themselves unapologetically.  

'XTC' is the first single off S8NT ELEKTRIC’s debut album OFF THE EDGE, which will be released in 2025. 

"I came up with the original melodies and lyrics for 'XTC' after the first time I did Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu", comments guitarist Niko Tsangaris. "I had always wanted to fight, but I always felt that I was 'too weak'. However that day I pushed through my fear and had my first class. I got my ass kicked, to say the least. But I left with such excitement and joy because I had finally conquered my fear. In the car, I put on the instrumental track and the first lyric that came out of me was 'I feel so alive'. That feeling of pushing past my own limitations was so freeing. And since the beginning of this year it has become our mission statement as a band, to live 'Off the Edge'. To take the leap into the unknown, to adventure, and to realize our true potential! So we figured the most fitting way to express that would be to skydive with all our bandmates for the music video. It was all of our first time and it was exhilarating! The first thing we all said when we got down was 'We have to do that again'! That is the exact feeling that we aim to capture with everything we do, and we’re only upping the anti from here."

S8NT ELEKTRIC are:

Bri Carbajal - Vocals
Niko Tsangaris - Guitar
Destin Trey Baker - Drums
Joshua Flores Mayorga - Guitar
Daniel Avetyan - Bass

For more:

https://www.instagram.com/s8ntelektric
https://s8ntelektric.band
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eo7kqk0IeLPUUCJtDZT02?si=XyA8Boo3R0yHvlm2g99jZg&nd=1&dlsi=cbbe33d1243847f4

Photo by Peero Lakanen / edited by Jan Yrlund

Finnish folk metal Superstars KORPIKLAANI have released a video for the song 'Sauna', which is an English version of the first single, 'Saunaan', from their latest album, Rankarumpu (Nuclear Blast Records). 

Watch: https://youtu.be/YI1lKuXRP60

KORPIKLAANI's twelfth studio album Rankarumpu is classic folk metal - fast, energetic and dynamic, showing once again they are the leaders in this genre. The fast paced, violin-driven and playful folk metal tune 'Sauna' is one of the finest examples of KORPIKLAANI's staggering virtuosity. With its irresistable lead melody and a chorus for the ages, 'Sauna' should fill any fan of the genre with pure delight.

Samuli Mikkonen (drums) commented:
"We’ve have played 'Saunaan' on every show after it was released and it has become a banger! Now it was about time to make an English version so everybody can understand our tribute to Finnish sauna culture. The message is simple:
'Sauna! To party is not a crime
Your worries will burn like a pine!'"

Purchase / stream Rankarumpu here: 
https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/rankarumpu

KORPIKLAANI online: https://linktr.ee/korpiklaani

Photo Credit: Eivind Hansen 

Hailing from Dublin and now based in London, Tayne have announced the release of their debut album LOVE on 31st January via MNRK / Inside Job. They have also unveiled ‘Fear’, a big and aggressive track channelling a Nine Inch Nails / Boy Harsher vibe, featuring one of the most important UK heavy bands of their generation and labelmates, Rolo Tomassi.

Watch the video for 'Fear' here: https://youtu.be/1EHN0wkLgDo

Stream on all platforms:  https://insidejob.lnk.to/TayneFear

Pre-order LOVE here: https://insidejob.lnk.to/TayneLOVE

"Sonically speaking it's a track that purely felt like we were serving the song" explains Tayne frontman Matt Sutton. "Fear is self-explanatory. It deals with being afraid, letting fear dominate our choices in life, being consumed by it or letting it win".

Rolo Tomassi’s James Spence adds: "After my first time seeing and feeling the energy of Tayne’s live show I was immediately a fan. The band combines what I love about heavy and electronic music with visceral, heavy beat driven songs that are still laden with hooks. I was thrilled to be asked to be a part of this track".

As part of the launch, Tayne will be offering 20 Tayne tattoos to fans to be tattooed by the bands frontman who’s a resident at Kings Cross’ acclaimed tattoo shop Sacred Gold. There will also be an album release party at Camden’s The Black Heart, on Wednesday 5th February.
    
‘Fear’ is the final video in a trilogy leading the visual narrative throughout the music directed by Leif Johnson, a member of London based video collective NEWD.

Sutton adds, “Act 3 is simple and to the point, empowerment, acceptance and celebration. Fear is such a Big Question song, it pokes the beast but never offers a resolution.  

"We just wanted people to embrace themselves “be free” as gaga says and be strong, powerful with no f*cks given to anyone. Thematically I always thought this song could be interpreted as a negative one so I’m really glad the video delivers a more positive answer to the hard question of the track. In this case and very much in my dads case “No” we won’t be consumed by Fear”.

‘Fear’ is co-produced by Tayne and longtime collaborator Wayne Adams (Green Lung, Pet Brick), one of a number of collaborations with artists as diverse as Jesu, Cage Fight, Mastiff, Katie Kim & Poisonous Birds with Tayne supporting the likes of HEALTH, Author & Punisher and The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Greg Puciato.

Tayne have been announced for ArcTanGent Festival, the most popular British summer festival for math rock, post rock, progressive metal and experimental music alongside Rolo Tomassi, The Melvins, Between The Buried And Me, The Fall of Troy & more.

Catch Tayne live:
Nov 24: UK, London, Victoria - Portals Festival 
Dec 13: UK, Brighton, Dust with El Moono
Dec 14: UK, Kingston, Fighting Cocks with El Moono
Feb 05: UK, London, The Black Heart (album launch party)
July 09-12: UK, Cheltenham, 2000trees Festival
Aug 13-16: UK, Bristol, Arctangent Festival 

Tayne are: 
Matthew Sutton (vocals / bass)
Tom Hancock (guitar)
Paul Traveller (drums)

Tayne online:
https://www.youtube.com/@tayneband
https://www.instagram.com/tayneband
https://x.com/TayneBand
https://www.tiktok.com/@tayneband
https://www.facebook.com/tayneband
http://www.mnrkheavy.com

Symphonic power metal quartet MAJESTICA have announced their brand new studio album Power Train, which will see the light of day on 7th February 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. 

After more than four years since their last album, the Swedes are ready to set the bar high once again with their new long player, and are presenting their fans what is their strongest album to date. 

Power Train is a spellbinding experience which awakens sleeping dreams with powerful riffs and epic choruses. The enchantment rises like a breath of stars, propelling listeners into the heart of a fairytale world.

This is particularly evident in the album's first single. With the title track 'Power Train', MAJESTICA leave an exciting first impression and also present a strong music video, which you can witness here: https://youtu.be/rBJ7L5LyAk4

Stream the new single here: https://majestica.bfan.link/powertrain-sgl
Pre-order/pre-save Power Train here: https://majestica.bfan.link/powertrain-album

Tommy Johansson comments: 
"Get ready for explosive power metal with a ”can’t stop singing along” chorus in the new track 'Power Train'. The video literally takes you onboard the Power Train with elements taken from the entire album."

When it came to the process of recording and putting all the pieces together, the band did not change a lot compared to their last projects. Again the music was written, recorded, and produced by MAJESTICA themselves. "Like our previous albums this one is also produced by ourselves, and we recorded most parts in our new place Majestic Studios. For mixing we went back to Jonas Kjellgren as we have been very happy with the sound of ’A Christmas Carol’ and ’Metal United'", says bassist Chris Davidsson. Regarding the amazing artwork for Power Train, Chris explains: "For the artwork we teamed up with Jan Yrlund / Darkgrove design. It invites you to join this majepic ride of the Power Train, imagine standing there on the platform eagerly waiting, and you hear "all aboard"!".

Majestica are:
Tommy Johansson | guitars, vocals
Petter Hjerpe | guitars
Chris David | bass
Joel Kollberg | drums

Majestica online:

https://majesticametal.com
https://www.facebook.com/Majesticametal
https://www.instagram.com/majesticametal
https://x.com/MajesticaMetal

Photo Credit: Jacek Jaca Wisniewsky

Polish icons PATRIARKH (formerly Batushka) embark on a dark and ominous pilgrimage as they unveil the next single from their upcoming concept album, ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Lat. PROROK ILJA), a masterpiece of arcane black metal, out 3rd January 2025 via Napalm Records.

Accompanied by an official music video, the new song, entitled 'ВЕРШАЛИН IV' (Lat.  WIERSZALIN IV), weaves the sacred-inspired vocals of Eliza Sacharczuk with liturgical melodies, building into a storm of dark choirs and unforgettably intense harsh vocals.

Building on the critical success of Hospodi (2019) and relentless touring around the globe, PATRIARKH bring a renewed vision and profound storytelling to their Napalm Records debut. This eight-track journey immerses listeners in the true story of Eliasz Klimowicz, the enigmatic Prophet Ilja, set against the dramatic historical backdrop of the 1930s and ’40s. Deeply rooted in Eastern Orthodox traditions, PATRIARKH masterfully merges black and doom metal with haunting religious themes, conjuring an atmosphere as dark as it is mesmerising. 

Watch the 'ВЕРШАЛИН IV' video here: https://youtu.be/79T3DUgYCMY

Pre-order ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ here: https://lnk.to/PATRIARKH-PROPHET-ILJA/napalmrecords

PATRIARKH comment on the new single 'ВЕРШАЛИН IV': “This is the most Oriental sounding song on our new album. The beautiful monody that runs throughout the entire piece is deeply influenced by Greek and Romanian traditions, which are integral to Orthodoxy. In our new music, we aim to showcase different aspects of Orthodoxy. Just as the Prophet Ilja journeyed to Kronsztadt, we traveled far for musical inspiration to create a psalm in honour of the New Jerusalem that our prophet was building.

"This song features our long-time singing teacher, Eliza Sacharczuk. We have been collaborating with her since 2016, continuously improving our singing skills through lessons and consultations. Our choice was intentional; Eliza has a truly unique voice. Listen and see for yourself!"

ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ details a true story that happened in the band’s home area of Podlasie, in the village of Grzybowszczyzna, in the 1930s and 40s. The album takes the listener into the world of Eliasz Klimowicz, the titular Prophet Ilja, an illiterate peasant who was the leader of the Orthodox Grzybowska Sect, active until the 1960s, cultivating and transmitting the history of the self-proclaimed prophet. PATRIARKH spread their gospel by using an arsenal of folk instruments, such as tagelharpa, mandolin, mandocello, hurdy gurdy and stringed dulcimer, and worked with a symphony orchestra and choirs to give their new creations the most organic and vivid feeling possible. As is trademark with PATRIARKH’s music, Orthodox sacredness is mixed with black and doom metal, now largely enriched with folk music, neo dark folk, and even film music. The band utilizes the entire palette of Orthodox music, venturing into the areas of Byzantine monody, liturgical chant and Russian polyphony, neatly adapting folk and liturgical melodies to their own style. 
                 
PATRIARKH comment on the new album: “With this new release, we are starting a new chapter in our history - not only is our name changing, but our music is also undergoing a natural evolution. The story on the album encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone, we reached for means that we had not used before in our music. Many of you will wonder if this is still black metal? Or is it even metal? Radio play, audiobook, theatre, film soundtrack, folk music, performance... All these terms will fit here. Some will hate, others will love...”
 
The lyrical side of ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ is an interesting mix of theatre and pastoralism. PATRIARKH uses fragments of texts from the theatre play Prorok Ilja and draws from the messages contained in the works of Włodzimierz Pawluczuk, combining it with folk and liturgical texts. On ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ, listeners can hear various languages – and Polish for the first time ever.

The album was recorded in January and May 2024 at Tall Pine Records (Behemoth, Zalewski, Afromental), Heinrich House (Behemoth, Vesania, Hate), Wem Studio (Kasa Chorych, Lukasyno, Cira) and Radio Białystok studio. Mixing and mastering was handled by Wojciech Wiesławski at Hertz Studi"Варфоломейo (Vader, Behemoth, Decapitated), and production was helmed by band mastermind and leading vocalist Bartłomiej "ВАРФОЛОМИЕЙ" Krysiuk.

“ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ is an album full of emotions, sentimentalism and folklore. It’s pastoral, lyrical, epic, multidimensional and multicolored, just like my Podlasie is multicolored,” says Варфоломей. Dive into the deepest of all shadows with this black metal masterpiece and join PATRIARKH on this intriguing ride.

PATRIAKH are:
ВАРФОЛОМИЕЙ – vocals
МОНАХ ТАРЛАХАН – guitars
МОНАХ БОРУТА – guitars
АРХАНГЕЛ МИХАИЛ – guitars
ЛЕХ – drums
ХИАЦЫНТОС ЯЦА - choir
ЯЗЫЧНИК – choir

PATRIARKH online: 
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

PATRIARKH Live 2024
Asia & Australia Prophecy 2024
29.11.24 TH - Bangkok / Mr.Fox Livehouse
01.12.24 HK - Hong Kong / MOM Livehouse
03.12.24 CN - Shanghai / MAO Livehouse
04.12.24 CN - Beijing / Omnispace
06.12.24 KO - Seoul / West Bright Hall
07.12.24 TW – Taipei / Jack Studio
09.12.24 JP - Tokyo / Shibuya Club Asia
12.12.24 NZ - Auckland / Tuning Fork
13.12.24 AU - Melbourne / Max Watts
 
NOWY WIERSZALIN Poland 2025
03.01.25 PL - Łódź / Wytwórnia - SINFONIA ORTHODOXIA w/symphonic orchestra and male choir
22.02.25 PL - Krosno / Rock Klub Iron
07.03.25 PL - Wrocław / Transformator
08.03.25 PL - Zabrze / CK Wiatrak
09.03.25 PL - Kraków / HYPE PARK
14.03.25 PL - Lublin / Fabryka Kultury Zgrzyt
15.03.25 PL - Olsztyn / Scena Zgrzyt
16.03.25 PL - Warszawa / Klub Proxima
17.03.25 PL - Białystok / Zmiana Klimatu
21.03.25 PL - Gdynia / Podwórko.art
22.03.25 PL - Szczecin / Kosmos
23.03.25 PL - Poznań / 2progi

ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ track list:

1. WIERSZALIN I (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН I (Cyrillic)
2. WIERSZALIN II (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН II (Cyrillic)
3. WIERSZALIN III (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН III (Cyrillic)
4. WIERSZALIN IV (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН IV (Cyrillic)
5. WIERSZALIN V (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН V (Cyrillic)
6. WIERSZALIN VI (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VI (Cyrillic)
7. WIERSZALIN VII (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VII (Cyrillic)
8. WIERSZALIN VIII (Lat.) - ВЕРШАЛИН VIII (Cyrillic)

ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ will be available in the following formats:

Wooden Box (Digipak, bonus CD, pendant, flag & patch) - 300 copies (Napalm Records Mailorder and Patriarkh Shop exclusive)
Deluxe 2LP GATEFOLD GOLD Vinyl (Alternative album cover artwork, bonus vinyl, & 24pp vinyl booklet) - 300 copies (Napalm Records Mailorder and Patriarkh Shop exclusive)
1LP GATEFOLD SILVER Vinyl - 300 copies (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive)
1LP GATEFOLD MARBLED ORANGE RED BLACK Vinyl - 300 copies (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive)
1LP Gatefold in Black Vinyl
6 Page Digipak
Digital Album

Northern Californian deathcore juggernauts SALTWOUND have released their eagerly-awaited, debut full-length album, The Temptation Of Pain, today with SharpTone Records. A colossal beast, seething with furious brutality that roars to life with the most ferocious riffs metalcore fans will hear this year, The Temptation Of Pain, rears its head with intense chaos, fusing elements from deathcore and metalcore on tracks like 'Walking The Blade,' 'Hollow' and 'Severance'.

Today, SALTWOUND reveal a new video for their vicious track 'Empty From The Start.'

View 'Empty From The Start' here: https://youtu.be/kEDAN3-KBAg
Stream/Purchase The Temptation Of Pain: https://bfan.link/the-temptation-of-pain

Commenting on the track, vocalist Spencer Timmons says: 

“The entertainment business isn’t a meritocracy. The most talented people are rarely the most successful. It’s usually vice versa. So many big deals just require viral overnight success and no talent whatsoever. If you start from emptiness, you’ll continue to be empty though.”

Adding about the album he says: 

“To me, 'Temptation' is more like attraction. As a culture and a society, we’re attracted to things that hurt us and cause us pain. Negativity gets more ‘clicks’. These aren’t positive things that uplift our lives, but we gravitate to them. It applies to my personal life. Being in a band is hard, so why don’t I put my effort into going back to school and getting a safe nine-to-five job? It’s because I’m attracted to what causes me stress. The same goes for relationships. So, every song touches on an element of being drawn to what causes hurt and pain.”

Sporting a hunger bordering on bloodlust, Saltwound uncompromisingly pursue progression at all costs. The Sacramento, CA band—Spencer Timmons [vocals], Shawn Williams [guitar], and Marty Delgado [bass]—deftly tame a chaotic hybrid of deathcore and metalcore with earthquaking grooves and insidious melodies, proudly dubbed “NORCAL VIOLENCE.”
 
Buzzing with millions of streams, they continue to fearlessly level up on their 2024 full-length debut for SharpTone Records, The Temptation of Pain.
 
“With every release, we try to create something that sounds different from what we’ve done in the past,” notes Spencer. “We never want to be a one-trick pony. It’s easy to find a niche and suck the well dry. We’re trying to evolve though. I think we achieved that with this album.”
 
During 2020, the musicians initiated this perpetual forward motion. Vol. 1: (DEAD)WEIGHT EP introduced their inimitable intensity to the masses. The title track '(DEAD)WEIGHT' amassed over 1.6 million Spotify streams followed by 'Assault // Split Lip' with 516K Spotify streams. The momentum only picked up with VOL. 2: DESPAIR [2022] and In the Shadow of the Valley of Death [2023]. Along the way, they shared the stage with everyone from Maylene and the Sons of Disaster and Islander to Bleeding Through, Ov Sulfur, Attila, Gideon, and Impending Doom.

Follow SALTWOUND:
https://www.facebook.com/saltwound/
https://www.instagram.com/saltwoundca
https://x.com/saltwoundca
https://www.tiktok.com/@saltwoundca 

The Temptation Of Pain Tracklist:

1. We All Burn
2. Blight
3. Empty From The Start
4. Circle The Drain
5. The Temptation Of Pain
6. Hollow
7. Walking The Blade
8. The Righteous Hand
9. Ensnared
10. Severance (Feat. Nick Chance)

Glorious news from Swedish symphonic power metallers TWILIGHT FORCE. The band proudly presents a re-recorded version and a new orchestral version of their speedy power metal classic 'Battle Of Arcane Might' from 2016's Heroes Of Mighty Magic album. A few weeks ago, the band already released a new music video for this re-recorded song. Now both new song versions can also be found on all streaming platforms.

Along with their music, TWILIGHT FORCE also introduce their majestic new line-up. The seven adventurers embark on a new chapter in their glorious journey with resharpened blades, neatly polished staffs and new magic crystals and secret treasures in sight. 

On the new track, TWILIGHT FORCE comments:
"Brave adventurers and valiant knights! We are delighted to finally share the re-recorded, re-orchestrated, and remixed rendition of 'Battle of Arcane Might' on all streaming platforms. You can now experience both the full mix, as well as a majestic orchestral version of this Twilight Force classic. Make haste, listen now, and May the Power of the Dragon Guide you all”

Stream the singles here: https://twilightforce.bfan.link/battle-of-arcane-might-2024

Watch the video for 'Battle of Arcane Might (2024)' here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9FSFIhgf90

TWILIGHT FORCE are a Swedish symphonic power metal band known for their highly fantastical lyrics and LARP-style outfits in which the band performs onstage. The band's main lyrical themes are based on the lore of a fictional world known as The Twilight Kingdoms, created by keyboardist Blackwald. The band has released four albums to date. Their latest, Dawn of the Dragonstar was released in 2019. Their newest opus, At the Heart of Wintervale is out now via Nuclear Blast Records.

TWILIGHT FORCE are:
Allyon | lead and backing vocals
Krysthara | choirs & vocals
Galyn | guitars
Bramley Underhall | guitars
Xandor | bass
Blackwald | keyboards and narration
De'Azsh | drums

VENUES are back, and this time, they’re taking us on a dark and twisted journey with their new single, 'Praying Mantis'. Dropping as a special release in collaboration with Traumatica - one of the world’s largest and most intense horror festivals - this track is set to become the anthem of haunted nights and hidden terrors.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Uhc1WyHgg9g

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/prayingmantis

Inspired by the ominous allure of a deadly game of hide and seek, 'Praying Mantis' captures the intensity of desire turned dangerous. With lyrics that blur the line between passion and predation, VENUES lures listeners into a world where love takes a sinister twist, keeping you on edge from the very first beat. The pounding rhythms and hauntingly seductive vocals create a soundscape of suspense, as if whispering, “You’re not safe here.”

This unique collaboration with Traumatica amplifies the song’s immersive horror vibes, making it an unforgettable Halloween soundtrack. With its catchy hooks and visceral energy, 'Praying Mantis' promises to set hearts racing and speakers ablaze this Halloween season. Get ready to run for your life this is one hunt you don’t want to miss!
 
"We've always wanted to write a Halloween song, so we're thrilled to have had the chance to team up with one of the world's biggest horror festivals, TRAUMATICA, to release Praying Mantis as one of their spooky hymns! Enjoy our new single, and Happy Halloween!" - Robin (vocals)

VENUES are:
Lela | clean vocals
Robin | shouts
Valentin | guitar
Dennis | drums

VENUES online:
https://www.facebook.com/VENUESofficial
https://www.instagram.com/venuesofficial
https://twitter.com/venuesofficial
https://venues.bigcartel.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@venuesofficial