Symphonic blackened death metal duo RawMoor proudly unveils the lyric video for “Forth,” a relentless descent into darkness, taken from their forthcoming album En Route, due for release on May 2, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
Prepare for total devastation. RawMoor unleashes Forth—a symphonic blackened death metal assault forged in defiance and drenched in wrath. This track drags you through a desolate wasteland of oppression, hypocrisy, and forced indoctrination, culminating in a rallying cry against the system.Crushing riffs, ferocious vocals, and orchestral darkness collide to deliver a soul-shattering experience. Will you bow to the tyranny, or will you rise?
Watch “Forth” NOW:
With an uncompromising vision, RawMoor merges haunting melodies, blistering riffs, and symphonic grandeur into an unrelenting storm of blackened death metal. Drawing inspiration from Dimmu Borgir, Agathodaimon, Windir, Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, and Finntroll, the duo carves out their own identity in the extreme metal underground. Their upcoming album, En Route, cements their ability to balance brutality with elegance, setting them apart in an already savage genre. Guest soloist Renton (tracks 2, 3, 6) adds searing leads to the chaos, while Brim’s vocals deliver a dual assault of guttural brutality and spectral shrieks.
Cleveland‘s favorite filth metal practitioners, MIDNIGHT, will unleash Steel, Rust And Disgust on May 23rd via Metal Blade Records.
One-man-army, Athenar, has been spewing out an ungodly racket, dropping countless demos, splits, EPs, and LPs and ultimately slaying the metal/punk underground with his own addictive brand of lust, grime, and sleaze for over two decades. The Steel, Rust And Disgust collective follows last year‘s chart topping Hellish Expectations full-length and features ten unique cover tracks alongside two new cuts.
Athenar comments, “The idea to record an album of all cover jams with a certain theme is nothing quite new. The original title for this album was gonna be Throw Ups as an homage to the David Bowie‘s Pin Ups album, also of covers. Although Throw Ups is only two syllables and I need six. I guess I could’ve called it Throw Downs Throw Outs Throw Ups, but that would be just fucking stupid.
“I just wanted to record some songs by bands who shared the same sights, sounds, and sewage of my region of birth,” he continues. “Some of these tunes you may have heard, some you may have not. So please, do yourself a favor and check out the original versions… if you want to transform into a total fucking slimebag that is!”
In advance of the record‘s official release, today MIDNIGHT presents the original track, “Cleveland Metal.” Notes Athenar, “’Cleveland‘ and ’metal.‘ Those two words flow together like molten steel. This title was directly taken from a compilation album of the same name released in 1983 on Clubside Records, pre Auburn Records. The song was written as an erotic love letter to the cursed city whence I was thrusted upon and its fellow inhabitants of subhumans.”
Watch MIDNIGHT‘s video for “Cleveland Metal,” directed by My Good Eye Visuals, HERE:
Steel, Rust And Disgust Track Listing: 1. Cleveland Metal 2. Iron Beast (Kratos cover) 3. I’m Insane (Synastryche cover) 4. Final Solution (Rocket From The Tombs cover) 5. Frenzy (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins cover) 6. Child Eaters (Rubber City Rebels cover) 7. 3rd Generation Nation (Dead Boys cover) 8. Rock N’ Roll Fever (David Allan Coe cover) 9. Carrions Keep (False Hope cover) 10. Black Leather Rock (Electric Eels cover) 11. Steel, Rust And Disgust 12. Agitated (Electric Eels cover)
Wormholedeath Records proudly announces its latest signing: Ampicore, a heavy metal revelation with a passion for history and storytelling. The project, spearheaded by multi-talented composer Frederic Frees, is set to release its ambitious concept album, March Up Country – The Rock Opera, on May 16, 2025.
This monumental work chronicles the real-life tale of Xenophon’s March of the Ten Thousand, a perilous journey of Greek mercenaries through hostile territory in 401 B.C. With sweeping melodies, blistering riffs, and heartfelt storytelling, the album fuses heavy metal with historical depth, delivering an unforgettable sonic experience
“Signing with Wormholedeath is an overwhelming privilege for me. Carlo’s review of March Up Country – The Rock Opera was nothing short of inspirational. It was that same type of inspiration that motivated me to create the album in the first place. Fusing history with my favorite genre, Heavy Metal, was something I always wanted to do. I bow humbly in the shadow of the greats, especially Iron Maiden, whose footsteps I follow to March Up Country.” -Frederic Frees
An Epic Tale of Survival and Brotherhood
March Up Country – The Rock Opera takes listeners on an emotional and harrowing journey, detailing the highs and lows of Xenophon’s mercenaries. From the triumph of battle to the despair of isolation, this heavy metal opera captures the indomitable spirit of survival, camaraderie, and the relentless will to return home.
Immerse yourself in the first epic chronicle through the lyric video for “The Broken Busts of Hermes”:
Ampicore unites an extraordinary lineup of vocalists and musicians to bring this historic narrative to life:
Singers: Rob Lundgren, Charlie Griffith, Mauro Elias, Jamie Jordan, Eric Castiglia Guitarists: Mauricio Mirapalheta, Miguel Esparzapro, Vini Assis, Axe Japan, Skogarheim, Lucas Shred Bass: Marco Toba, Miguel Esparzapro, Charlie Griffith, Mladen Jovanovic, Frederic Frees Drums: Maikon Queiroz, Brian Henry, Chris Bouchard Keyboards: Frederic Frees, Charlie Griffith Bouzouki: Marlos Georglou
About Frederic Frees
Frederic Frees’ musical journey began at the age of 5 on the piano, evolving into a lifelong passion for bass guitar and composition. After decades of creating music and performing in rock bands during the 70s and 80s, Frederic took a break to explore other avenues, including a potential career as a history teacher. Thirty years later, his love for history and music merged to create March Up Country – The Rock Opera, a labor of passion that bridges his two great loves.
BLAX Inks Deal With Wormholedeath For “Certesia”:Dark, Theatrical Masterpiece Set To Drop April 25, 2025
Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of Italian gothic rock/hard goth revolutionaries BLAX for their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Certesia”, slated for release on 25 April 2025.
A storm of shadow and steel, BLAX merges brooding gothic atmospheres with industrial grit, alternative edge, and the unapologetic fury of hard rock/metal, crafting a sound that defies genre walls while paying homage to the dark romanticism of ’80s icons.
A Sonic Odyssey from “Meravilia” to “Certesia”
Following their 2022 debut “Meravilia”—a cult favorite that carved their name into the underground—“Certesia” marks a journey inward. The album explores a metaphorical “village” of personal certainties, with each track dissecting introspective facets of identity. “This isn’t just music—it’s a pilgrimage,” says the band. “‘Certesia’ is where we confront our shadows and embrace the chaos of self-discovery. It’s raw, theatrical, and unflinchingly honest.”
Get a glimpse of Certesia now with the music video for “Mr Graceful” – a taste of what’s to come:
The BLAX Ethos: Goth Family, Theatrical Fire
BLAX’s artistry extends beyond sound. Their striking visual identity embodies a “goth family” ethos, blending vampiric elegance with punk rebellion. This aesthetic depth amplifies their live shows, where haunting melodies collide with primal energy—a spectacle that has electrified stages at Masters of Rock (CZ), Rock Castle (SK), and festivals across Europe.
From Lockdown Project to Gothic Force
Born in March 2020 as the solo vision of vocalist Giampaolo Polidoro (Blax) and guitarist Marco Fanella (Hektor), BLAX evolved into a formidable quintet with Emil Dellantonio (Hexen) on guitar, Carlo Notarfonso (Xavier) on bass, and Luca Urbinati (ANON) on drums. After signing with AlphaOmega and conquering stages from Bulgaria to London, the band now readies their most ambitious work yet with Wormholedeath.
BLAX is bringing storm across Europe, with their cinematic live ritual to: 03.04 | Kraków, PL 04.04 | Chorzów, PL 05.04 | Vrútky, SK 06.04 | Bielsko-Biała, PL 07.04 | Ostrava, CZ 08.04 | Brno, CZ 09.04 | Bratislava, SK 11.04 | Budapest, HU 12.04 | Timișoara, RO 06.06 | Metalfest CZ 01.08 | Vagos Festival PT
One of the world‘s most iconic music venues – the Sunset Strip‘s Roxy Theatre – hosted a legendary 2024 gig by one of the world‘s most iconic metal bands, CIRITH UNGOL. The one-night-only performance was an album release show for the band‘s 2023 Dark Parade LP. It captured the lineup at the height of its considerable powers, performing Dark Parade in its entirety, along with a set of classic songs including “Join The Legion,” “Frost And Fire,” “Black Machine,” and “Atom Smasher.” The end result is a stellar live album and DVD.
There was no choice other than the Roxy for CIRITH UNGOL to record this momentous live collection. “It‘s owned by a Hollywood music legend, Lou Adler,” notes cofounding drummer Rob Garven, “and is next door to the famous Rainbow Bar and Grill. It‘s a landmark Hollywood club, which includes the Whisky and The Starwood [now gone] so every time we played one of these historic venues, it was a special occasion. It was great to see many of our friends and fans from all over the world at the show.”
Adds bassist Jarvis Leatherby, “For years, there has been a live bootleg record famous in the underground from their last appearance there in1984 titled Cirith Ungol, Live At The Roxy. I felt it fitting for the band to return there 40 years later to officially document a live performance in a way the guys would be proud of. Metal Blade Records, The Adlers, Nanotear, and Goldenvoice all came together in support to actually make it happen.”
CIRITH UNGOL‘s Live At The Roxy holds its own against other legendary live records. “The Who made an extremely powerful album with Live At Leeds, my favorite band of all time, Mountain, had several pretty spectacular live albums, and 1993‘s Uriah Heep Live is another outstanding live album! It‘s hard to accurately capture all the sound and feeling of a live concert. I think these bands achieved that, and I think our Live At The Roxy does also.”
Live At The Roxy will be released on April 25th via Metal Blade Records. In advance of its official unveiling, today the band presents a taste of the monumental event with video footage of “Down Below,”
Comments Garven, “This song strung together by the haunting acoustic guitar is a gift to all of you on this Doomed Planet! It was, and is, the culmination of all the pain and suffering absorbed into our being from the pandemic, the lost lives, cancelled shows, isolation, and stimuli deprivation. It features some of my best drumming and one of [guitarist] Jimmy [Barraza]‘s best solos. As the song rises to the ultimate crescendo, all this pent-up emotion is unleashed on the listener with our final gasping breath. Truly a churning maelstrom of metal chaos descending!”
Watch CIRITH UNGOL‘s “Down Below” video HERE:
Live At The Roxy Track Listing: 1. Velocity (S.E.P.) 2. Relentless 3. Sailor On The Seas Of Fate 4. Sacrifice 5. Looking Glass 6. Dark Parade 7. Distant Shadows 8. Down Below 9. Atom Smasher 10. I’m Alive 11. Frost And Fire 12. Black Machine 13. Blood And Iron 14. Chaos Descends 15. The Frost Monstreme 16. Fire 17. Death Of The Sun 18. Master Of The Pit 19. King Of The Dead 20. Join The Legion
Veteran US Heavy Metal band NINTH CIRCLE has just signed a deal with Fighter Records for the release of their 5th album entitled “Anthem of the Immortal” which will be released in June 3rd, 2025 on CD and Digital formats.
Listen to the first advance single here:
NINTH CIRCLE formed in 1996 in Los Angeles, California, and has since released four albums: “Ninth Circle” (2000), “The Power of One” (2008), “Legions of the Brave” (2014), and “Echo Black” (2020), building an excellent reputation in the melodic Heavy Metal scene. In 2024, the band wrote the material for their 5th album, titled “Anthem of the Immortal“, and for worldwide distribution and promotion, signed with Fighter Records.
“Anthem of the Immortal” is the much anticipated follow up to the band’s muti award winning album “Echo Black“, released in the summer of 2020. NINTH CIRCLE‘s new album enters an exciting sonic soundscape as it brings together a heavier and more aggressive sound to the already established melodic and harmony driven style fans have to come know and expect. It is also the first to feature the current established touring line up; lead guitarist and vocalist, Dennis Brown, bassist, Frank Forray and drummer, Richie “Captain Black” Brooks. The album is also produced by longtime producer, Jeff Prentice (PREDATOR/ OUTLAND/ THE SEEDS).
“Anthem of the Immortal” is the next level record fans have been waiting for NINTH CIRCLE to deliver. The record is packed with pure melodic Metal anthems, song after song after song.
Tracklist for “Anthem of the Immortal” is as follows:
01. I, the Radical 02. Archangel 03. Devil of Manchester 04. First Strike 05. 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago cover) 06. Don’t Back Down 07. Never Die 08. Futuresonic 09. Stand and Fight 10. Pleasures of the Heart 11. The Road Paved With Souls 12. Move the Mountain 13. Burn Like the Sun
Release date for NINTH CIRCLE “Anthem of the Immortal” will be 3rd of June 2025 through Fighter Records on CD & Digital formats.
Indianapolis-based stoner doom luminaries Void King return with their latest sonic monolith, “A Union of Expired Souls,” the first single from their upcoming full-length album, “The Hidden Hymnal – Chapter II,” set for release on April 25th via Argonauta Records. The album will be available in CD, Deluxe Color Vinyl and Digital formats.
After a decade of forging their name in the heavy underground, Void King continues their cosmic pilgrimage, crafting soundscapes that transcend the boundaries of stoner rock and doom metal. This next chapter in their discography follows up the 2023 release of “The Hidden Hymnal”, complementing its themes with a deeply cohesive and immersive listening experience.
“A Union of Expired Souls” exemplifies the band’s signature blend of massive riffs, ethereal melodies, and evocative storytelling, channelling raw emotion and otherworldly energy through the commanding presence of Jason Kindred (vocals), Tommy Miller (guitar), Chris Carroll (bass), and Derek Felix (drums). The track, clocking in at 9 minutes and 33 seconds, is a journey through atmospheric doom and dynamic intensity, setting the stage for what promises to be Void King’s most profound and expansive release yet.
Speaking on the new album, Void King shares: “This new batch of songs is not a departure for us, but an evolution. The songs are cohesive and share an origin story. Each one of them has its own universe, as well as a symbiotic relationship with the others. We are excited for people to experience this album in its entirety—it should be consumed from start to finish for maximum impact.”
“The Hidden Hymnal – Chapter II” Tracklist: The Birth of All Things (8:48) A Union of Expired Souls (9:33) Prologue (2:00) Attrition (5:07) Convalescence (7:44) Expiration (6:58) Epilogue (1:09)
In addition to this monumental release, Void King is preparing for a series of live performances this summer. Fans can expect nothing short of a transcendental experience, where the air vibrates with primal energy, the volume compels, and the faithful gather for communion in heavy sound.
Prepare for the arrival of “The Hidden Hymnal – Chapter II” on April 25th, a record designed to be felt as much as it is heard.
wedish death metal force UNDECAYED will unleash their long-awaited debut album, “In Death’s Image”, on May 21st, 2025, via Lethal Scissor Records.
Despite their origins, the band eschews the traditional HM-2-driven Swedish sound in favor of a raw and relentless approach deeply rooted in the ferocity of ’90s American death metal, recalling the percussive onslaught of Suffocation and the unholy aggression of Deicide. However, the album does not shy away from the merciless intensity of certain European acts, channeling the sheer force of early Sinister, Aeon and Severe Torture into a blistering assault of unfiltered death worship.
Likely the first album ever released with the word ‘death’ in the title of every song, “In Death’s Image” takes its thematic obsession to another level: in one track, the word for ‘death’ is even sung in 19 different languages. The album’s lyrics paint a grim and absolute vision of annihilation—”Death” arrives on Earth in a physical form, surpassing any concept of a god, to extinguish all existence. No one and nothing is spared: humans, animals, vegetation, water, air—everything dies. There is NO hope for life.
The first single “Death’s Only Demand” is now streaming:
Tracklist:
1 – The World Shall Know Only Death 2 – Death’s Only Demand 3 – The Descendants Of Death 4 – In Death’s Image 5 – Death Shall Come (Death Shall Prevail) 6 – Death’s Pallid Coat 7 – World At Death’s Door 8 – Entreating Death In Vain 9 – The Greatest Death
All music composed by Mikael Bergman All lyrics written by Tony Richter Cover artwork by renowned artist Jon Zig
Biography:
UNDECAYED was formed in August 2008 by Tony Richter (vocals) and Mikael Bergman (guitars) as a result of lineup issues in their respective bands, 9th Plague and Disromance. The two had played together in several bands throughout the ’90s and early 2000s, most notably Gardens of Obscurity and The Darksend. Initially, Richter and Bergman were joined by Disromance drummer Johnny Augustsson. Bassist Christoffer Svensson joined in 2009, and in 2014, drummer Jesper Leidbring replaced Augustsson.
The idea that every song should include the word “death” in its title emerged in 2010, both to emphasize that this was true DEATH metal and because such a concept had never been done before. The demo “The Triumph of Death” was recorded in late 2010 and released in January 2011. It was then decided that no further demos would be released before the debut album.
Over the years, family matters, work commitments, health issues, the loss of two rehearsal spaces, and lineup changes all contributed to periods of forced inactivity and delays. It wasn’t until the Covid-19 pandemic that the band was finally able to complete their album “In Death’s Image”.
Line-up:
Tony Richter – vocals Mikael Bergman – guitars Christoffer Svensson – bass Jesper Leidbring – drums
Currently hitting venues across North America on his “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” tour celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210, world-renowned fearsome frontman WEDNESDAY 13 returns with the second single cut from his new full-length album, Mid Death Crisis, set to drop on April 25, 2025 via Napalm Records.
Following acclaimed, ultra-catchy latest single “When The Devil Commands”, brand new second single “In Misery” is a spooky rager, scratching the itch of both goth-punk and sleaze metal while deftly ebbing and flowing amid heavy genre influences and an earworm hook!
WEDNESDAY 13 comments about “In Misery”: “There are too many love songs out there about people confessing their love to one another. I wanted to do the exact opposite, and confess the misery of being in a bad relationship. Hopelessly, madly in misery with someone. I see it every day, people miserable together. I see it almost as much as I see people happily together. Some people enjoy misery, and this song is about enjoying that misery as much as someone in Love.”
After returning in 2022 with his widely-acclaimed full-length album Horrifier (#8 US Top New Artist Albums), as well as several major tours supporting his solo work and celebrated Murderdolls reunion shows, the Duke of Spook is back with Mid Death Crisis! WEDNESDAY 13 dubs the album as a fun, campy, “leave-your-brain-at-the-door” rager and a true return to his hard-rocking roots! Produced by guitarist Alex Kane (Life, Sex & Death, Enuff Z’Nuff, Antiproduct) and mixed by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Prong, DevilDriver) the album oozes infectious 80s sleaze metal energy.
Eerie introductory track “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” vibrates with electricity before industrial-tinged “Decease and Desist” kicks in full blast. WEDNESDAY 13’s trademark crooning wastes no time entering the fold as he careens through the high-octane horror anthem. First single “When the Devil Commands” instantly proves itself as a stunner with an unforgettable hook, charging arena rock-laden drum production and chugging guitars, before tracks like “Rotting Away” and “Blood Storm” ensnare with metallic goth-punk energy that will have crowds moving wall to wall. Featuring Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe on guest vocals, standout heavy rocker “No Apologies” is a fast-romping exorcism of toxic demons, while the triumphant mini-murder ballad “Decapitation” riles up listeners with a catchy lead riff before making a hard left into a theatrical bridge straight out of a sinister 60s sock hop! Ragers like “In Misery”, “Xanaxtasy” and “Sick and Violent” explore various genres of metal, injecting the album with elements of gripping heaviness for any listener, while downtempo stunners “I Hurt You” and “My Funeral” approach a more pensive territory.
Although its title, Mid Death Crisis, may suggest otherwise, WEDNESDAY 13 shows zero signs of stopping on this refreshingly powerful and multi-faceted entry into the band’s hall of horrific history!
Mid Death Crisistrack listing: 1. There’s No Such Thing As Monsters 2. Decease and Desist 3. When the Devil Commands 4. Rotting Away 5. No Apologies (feat. Taime Downe) 6. Decapitation 7. In Misery 8. Blood Storm 9. Xanaxtasy 10. I Hurt You 11. My Funeral 12. Sick and Violent
The North American “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” tour is happening now – celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210 and including a “best of” Murderdolls set!
See below for all tour dates, including the following UK/EU “Summer Blood Storm” headline run.
Remaining “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” North American Headline Tour w/ Stitched Up Heart, Dead Rabbits, I Ya Toyah 28.03.25 US – San Antonio, TX / Paper Tiger 29.03.25 US – Dallas, TX / Trees 30.03.25 US – Houston, TX / Warehouse Live 01.04.25 US – Birmingham, AL / Saturn 02.04.25 US – Knoxville, TN / Open Chord 04.04.25 US – Atlanta, GA / The Loft @ Centerstage 05.04.25 US – Raleigh, NC / Chapel Of Bones 06.04.25 US – Greenville, SC / Radio Room 08.04.25 US – Baltimore, MD / The Recher 09.04.25 US – Leesburg, VA / Tally Ho 10.04.25 US – Sayreville, NJ / Starland Ballroom 12.04.25 US – Hampton Beach, NH / Wallys 13.04.25 CA – Montreal, QC / Foufounes Electrique 15.04.25 CA – Toronto, ON / Lee’s Palace 16.04.25 US – Buffalo, NY / Rec Room 18.04.25 US – New York, NY / The Gramercy 19.04.25 US – Stroudsburg, PA / Sherman Theater 20.04.25 US – Lititz, PA / Mickey’s Black Box 22.04.25 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Crafthouse 23.04.25 US – Cleveland, OH / Mercury 25.04.25 US – Columbus, OH / The Kings Of Clubs 26.04.25 US – Flint, MI / Machine Shop 27.04.25 US – Cadillac, MI / Venue Event Center 29.04.25 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge 30.04.25 US – Madison, WI / The Annex 02.05.25 US – Denver, CO / Oriental Theater 03.05.25 US – Colorado Springs, CO / Black Sheep
“Summer Blood Storm” UK/EU Headline Tour w/ Fearless Vampire Killers (UK dates only) 24.07.25 UK – Buckley / Tivoli 25.07.25 UK – EBBW Vale / Steelhouse Festival 26.07.25 UK – Birmingham / Asylum 27.07.25 UK – Preston / The Blitz 29.07.25 UK – Sheffiled / Corporation 30.07.25 UK – Brighton / Chalk 03.08.25 CZ – Prague / Rock Cafe 05.08.25 AT – Vienna / Simm City * 06.08.25 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse 07.08.25 DE – Saarbrücken / The Garage * 08.08.25 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival 09.08.25 NL – Utrecht / De Helling * w/ Static X
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