Critically acclaimed gothic power metal artist EXILED HOPE, has revealed a lyric video for “Behold My Shattered Skies”. The song is taken from Apocrypha, which was released on all streaming platforms on April 11, 2025.
EXTERMINATUS Releases Scenic Guitar Playthrough Video for “Starbound”
Technical death metal force EXTERMINATUS has unveiled a new guitar playthrough video for “Starbound,” the third track from their latest album Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1. Shot on a vibrant spring day in Vancouver, this video captures not only the technical finesse of guitarists Elia Baghbaniyan (KIESEL) and Tabreez Azad (SCHECTER), but also a striking contrast between the band’s heavy, groove-infused sound and the serene setting of Habitat Island.
INCITE Release “Dolores” -The Third Single From Highly Anticipated Upcoming Album Savage New Times
Groove/thrash metal band INCITE has released “Dolores,” the third single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, Savage New Times, which is set to be released on August 15, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. “Dolores” demonstrates INCITE’s ability to evolve while pushing the boundaries of their musical style. The track is a sophisticated blend of melody and mayhem, maintaining a brutal core while exploring new sonic territories. It’s a testament to the band’s artistry, showcasing their skill in fusing melodic elements with their traditional heavy metal roots. The result is a complex, layered composition that highlights not only their technical proficiency but also a mature musical vision.
| FALSE GODS Release Haunting New Single “Suffering in a Strange Land,” Announce New Album Lost in Darkness and Distance Out July 25th |
| Long Island’s genre-defying heavy act FALSE GODS return with their new single “Suffering in a Strange Land,” a bleak and emotionally lacerating track taken from their upcoming full-length album Lost in Darkness and Distance, out July 25th, 2025. |
PATCHWORK Releases New Album Scars Alongside New Lyric Video For “At The End”
After nearly a decade since their debut, metal band PATCHWORK returns today with the release of their powerful new album, Scars. The album is accompanied by the debut of a lyric video for the emotionally devastating closing track, “At The End,” available HERE.
BEAR MACE Release Crushing New Single “Drown Them In Their Blood”
Chicago death metal destroyers BEAR MACE have unleashed their latest single, “Drown Them In Their Blood,” a brutal, mid-tempo assault taken from their acclaimed third album Slaves of the Wolf. With its menacing groove and war-torn lyrical themes, the track stands out as one of the album’s heaviest moments. Pre-orders for Slaves Of The Wolf are available HERE.
| UPCOMING RELEASES |
| June 6, 2025 – BEAR MACE- Slaves of the Wolves (Independent) July 25, 2025 – FALSE GODS – Lost in Darkness and Distance (BRC30 Productions) August 15, 2025 – INCITE – Savage New Times (Reigning Phoenix Music) |
| UPCOMING TOURS |
| MAY DECAPITATEDMay 17: Lindau, DE @ VaudevilleMay 18: Vienna, AT @ SzeneMay 19: Budapest, HU @ Durer KertMay 20: Prague, CZ @ Fuchs2May 21: Schweinfurt, DE @ StattbahnhofMay 22: Dresden, DE @ Blauer SalonMay 23: Krakow, PL – Hype ParkMay 24: Warsaw, PL @ ProximaMay 26: Berlin, DE @ Hole44May 27: Aarhus, DK @ VoxhallMay 28: Hamburg, DE @ LogoMay 29: Vechta, DE @ GulfhausMay 30: Dortmund, DE @ JunkyardMay 31: Sint-Niklaas, BE @ Casino |
CASKET ROBBERY
May 17: Casper, WY @ Ladies of Metal Fest, Oil City Beer Company
May 18: Denver, CO @ H
May 19: Lincoln, NE @ 1867 Bar
May 29: West Chicago, IL @ WC Social Club
May 30: Hamtramck, MI @ Sanctuary
May 31: Battle Creek, MI @ The Music Factory
CRONOS COMPULSION with HARVESTED
May 17: Denever, CO @ 7th Circle
May 22: Lincoln, NE @1867 Bar
May 23: Des Moines, IA @ Helter Shelter
May 24: Madison, WI @ The Baron Pit
May 25: Chicago, IL @ My Place Ohio
May 27: Jeffersonville, In @ Wrong Side
May 28: Saint Louis, Mo @ Moshmellow
May 29: Kansas City, MO @ Sk8bar
JUNE
DECAPITATED
June 1: Paris, FR @ La Machine
June 2: Luxembourg Esch sur Alzette @ Kulturfabrik
June 3: Frankfurt, DE @ Das Bett
June 4: Karlsruhe, DE @ Substage
June 5: Milan, IT @ Legend Club
June 6: Bologna, IT @ Locomotiv
June 7: Lyon, FR @ Lions Metal Fest
June 8: Maastricht, NL @ South Of Heaven*
CASKET ROBBERY
June 1: Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry
June 3: Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose
June 4: Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
June 5: Salisbury, MD @ Lurking Class Skate Shop
June 6: Gastonia, NC @ The Rooster
June 7: Wilmington, NC @ The Eagles Dare
June 8: Duluth, GA @ Sweetwater Bar
June 9: Macon, GA @ JBA
June 10: Winter Park, FL @ Conduit
June 11: Miami, FL @ Bar Nancy
June 12: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
June 13: Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
June 14: Clarksville, TN @ The Revel House
June 15: Hobart, IN @ Hobart Art Theatre
TUMBLE
June 2: Windsor, ON @ Phog Lounge
June 4: Kitchener, ON @ The Union
June 5: Hamilton, ON @ Vertagogo
June 6: Toronto, ON @ Expo 1978
June 7: Barrie, ON @ CW Coops
June 8: Oshawa, ON @ The Atria
June 11: Kingston, ON @ Hotel Wolfe Island
June 12: Ottawa, ON @ Avant-Garde
June 13: Montreal, QC @ Turbo Haus
June 14: Rimouski, QC @ Bain Public
June 15: Woodstock, NB @ Monteith Manor
June 19: Charlottetown, PEI @ Sportsman’s Club
June 20: Halifax, NS @ Propeller Arcade
June 21: Sydney, NS @ Ashby Legion
RHUNE MOUNTAIN FEST
June 26 – 28: Dunnville, Ontario @ RCAF Airfield
JULY:
POST FEST
July 24 – 26: Indiannapolis, IN @ HIFI/HIFI ANNEX
INCITE with HATEBREED, BLEEDING THROUGH, FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, GRIDIRON, ESCUELA GRIND, and SNUFFED ON SIGHT
July 8: St, Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live
July 9: Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
July 11: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
July 12: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
July 13: Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
July 15: Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
July 16: Pittsburg, PA @ Stage AE
July 17: Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
July 19: Sayreville, NJ @Starland Ballroom
July 20: Huntington, NY @ Th Paramount
July 22: Charleston, SC @Charleston Music Hall
July 23: Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
July 25: Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
July 26: Detroit, MI @ Harpos
July 27: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
July 28: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
NOVEMBER:
SEVEN KINGDOMS with BLIND GUARDIAN and ENSIFERUM
November 19: Revolution @ Ft. Lauderdale, FL
November 20: The Orpheum @ Tampa, FL
November 21: The Masquerade @ Atlanta, GA
November 22: The Underground @ Charlotte, NC
November 24: The Fillmore @ Silver Spring, MD
November 25: Irving Plaza @ New York, NY
November 26: The Palladium @ Worcester, MA
November 28: Mtelus @ Montreal, QC
November 29: Queen Elizabeth Theatre @ Toronto, ON
November 30: The Agora @ Cleveland, OH
DECEMBER:
SEVEN KINGDOMS with BLIND GUARDIAN and ENSIFERUM
December 2: The Vic Theatre @ Chicago, IL
December 3: Varsity Theater @ Minneapolis, MN
December 5: The Gothic @ Denver, CO
December 7: The Depot @ Salt Lake City, UT
December 9: Showbox @ Seattle, WA
December 10: Roseland Theater @ Portland, OR
December 12: The UC Theatre @ San Francisco, CA
December 13: The Wiltern @ Los Angeles, CA
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