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VANISHMENT SIGN WITH M-THEORY AUDIO; Present First Single/Music Video “Scarred In Fate”
VANISHMENT are the latest signings to M-Theory Audio. The Seattle-based band has a lot of band member experience and are readying the release of their second album for January 2026.
“For our second album, Vanishment wanted to partner up with a like-minded label with an outstanding roster, so naturally M-Theory was one of the first labels we reached out to. Little did we know that our metal brothers from Seattle, Lacabra, had just inked a deal with M-Theory at that time. When Marco hit us back with that news, we were absolutely certain this was the right fit. Fast forward a few months, and we’re very stoked for the future of this partnership!”
VANISHMENT take pride in delivering a combination of DIY attitude, relentlessly heavy songs and a face-melting live experience that leaves an indelible mark upon all in its path. Consisting of members who participated in past bands like Himsa, Lair Of The Minotaur, Hell Promise, Trial, Earthen Grave and more the group brings a maturity and understanding without losing its primal edge that mixed with their melodic values concocts an infectious combination sure to appeal to a variety of metalheads young and old.
To give you that impression check VANISHMENT out on today’s premiere of first single “Scarred In Fate” on any and all streaming/download music platforms or better its accompanying music video HERE:
“The first single from our second album “…And Now We Die” is also the first song on the album. Entitled “Scarred in Fate,” we believe the song is representative of the new album, and offers a glimpse into the band’s evolving sound and intensity. It was written while watching romantic comedies and drinking copious amounts of red wine. NOT! This is fucking METAL. This song is a banger. Enjoy!”
VANISHMENT began in 2019 taking inspiration from classic thrash and heavy metal bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Judas Priest, the group spent several months between 2020-2021 writing, rehearsing and eventually recording their debut effort, ‘No More Torture,’ which was self-released in 2023. The album displayed the band’s raw energy and aggressive sound, and was met with a tsunami of critical praise. Playing numerous shows through the Pacific Northwest, performing alongside Warbringer, Flotsam & Jetsam, Mutoid Man, Accused A.D., Haunt, Anthares, Solicitor, and Blighted Eye as well as their new label-mates in Silver Talon and Lacabra. In between shows, VANISHMENT continued to write what would become their second album recording with Nicholas Wilbur (Sumac, Mamiffer) at Anacortes Unknown, mixed by drummer Chris Wozniak and mastered by Alan Douches (Three Inches of Blood, Baroness, Darkest Hour).
Ukrainian Blackened Death Metal Force 1914 Announce New Album, “Viribus Unitis”, out November 14, 2025 via Napalm Records!
| Ukrainian blackened death/doom metal unit 1914 return with unrelenting power on their fourth studio album, Viribus Unitis, Latin for “With United Forces.” More than just the personal motto of Franz Joseph I, the former emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this title directly speaks to the band’s resilience through war, loss, and upheaval – a powerful symbol of survival and solidarity. Out on November 14, 2025 via Napalm Records, Viribus Unitis builds on the band’s acclaimed conceptual approach, reaching new emotional depths and musical intensity. Continuing their chronicle of World War I, 1914 shifts their focus from the raw portrayal of death and destruction, to exploring themes of camaraderie, endurance, and the emotional landscapes of those who endured the horrors of trench warfare. While previous releases like The Blind Leading the Blind (2018) and Where Fear and Weapons Meet (2021) centered on the futility and finality of war, Viribus Unitis exemplifies the interpersonal bonds forged under fire and the strength of those warriors who made it home: broken, changed, yet still alive. Alongside the album announcement, they reveal their first single: “1916 (The Südtirol Offensive)”, a despairing blackened doom anthem of defiance, recounting the brutal Battle of Asiago in grim, poetic detail. With thunderous riffs and crushing walls of sound, 1914 make the Austro-Hungarian attack on Italy tangible, bringing another piece of history to life through sound, relentlessly and uncompromisingly. k.u.k. Galizisches IR Nr.15, Gefreiter, Ditmar Kumarberg about “1916 (The Südtirol Offensive)”: “From May 15 to June 10, 1916, the Italian Front saw one of its most intense clashes: the Battle of Asiago, also known as the Trentino Offensive. The Austro-Hungarian army launched a massive surprise attack, hoping to crush Italian forces and break into the Venetian plains. Nearly 200 battalions and 2000 guns, including 280 heavy artillery pieces, were amassed in Trentino. The Italians, caught off guard, were pushed back – but held the line with fierce resistance. The combined toll of 230,000 casualties on both sides underscores the staggering human cost of the campaign. A brutal reminder of the mountain warfare that defined this front.” |
| Watch the Official Music Video for “1916 (The Südtirol Offensive)”: |
Musically, 1914 remain true to their identity – a brutal mixture of blackened death metal, slow-burning doom, and ambient war soundscapes. This time, however, their sound gains a broader dynamic range, with soaring melodic leads, orchestral textures, and haunting clean vocals that provide dramatic contrast to the crushing heaviness.
1914 about Viribus Unitis:
“Viribus Unitis is about shared strength and the idea that true power lies in unity. Alone, one may fall – together, we can prevail and achieve our goals: Defeat the enemy, escape captivity, survive, and return to your family. We return with a new story. A story of life and military valor of a soldier who encountered the Great War in his native city of Lviv and went through it all. Side by side, with joint efforts of Ukrainians, Poles, Hungarians, Slovenes, Czechs, Slovaks, Jews, Croats, Bosniaks, Germans – all the peoples who made up the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire. Empires did not count people – they threw them into meat grinders where survival was only possible through unity. By helping one another. By sacrificing yourself for the sake of your loved ones and comrades.
This is a story of being blinded by war and the grandeur of the empire, of the heat of battle, realization and acceptance of reality, awakening, changing values, captivity, and liberation. It is a story of unbreakable will to live and hope amidst a terrifying and bloody war. It is a story of a new little life that changes all the rules and forces one to see the familiar from a different perspective. It is a story of love. It is a story of loss and death. Viribus Unitis is when pain, death, loss, loneliness, and fear encircle you. But you’re still unbroken!”
CALL OF CHARON new album OUT NOW!
German death metal outfit CALL OF CHARON released their long-awaited sophomore full-length album, “Tales Of Tragedy”, on August 15, 2025 via Massacre Records. Stream/purchase the album HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/tales-of-tragedy
To accompany the album launch, CALL OF CHARON unveiled the official music video for the single “Ocean Grave,” a crushing modern death metal anthem drenched in apocalyptic imagery and raw emotion.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
“Tales Of Tragedy” was written during dark times. After the global pandemic subsided, each band member was forced to confront personal struggles — from the loss of loved ones and broken relationships to health issues and uncertain jobs. Meanwhile, the world itself grew visibly colder and more bitter. These experiences shaped deeply serious and emotionally charged lyrics, leaving little room for feel-good moments or happy endings.
Musically, the album picks up where the band’s 2022 EP, “The Sound Of Silence”, left off. While signature breakdowns remain a staple, “Tales Of Tragedy” introduces a heavier dose of death metal, alongside new elements like black metal-inspired tremolo riffs and more melodic arrangements. The result is a darker, more dynamic evolution of the band’s sound.
With mixing and mastering handled by Stephan Hawkes — known for his work with bands like Attila and Chelsea Grin — the album not only features guest appearances by Dane Evans (To The Grave), Hagen Petschat (Ruins of Perception) and Damien Moyal (As Friends Rust), but also marks the most refined and powerful production Call of Charon has ever had. “Tales Of Tragedy” is set to push the band to the next level — and it’s just the beginning!
THE PROPHECY 23 new album OUT NOW!
Thrash-death-punk pioneers THE PROPHECY 23 are ready to dominate the mosh pit with their new album “Mosh O’Clock”, officially released on August 15, 2025, via Massacre Records. Available in limited edition colored vinyl, CD mediabook, a deluxe box set, and digital, it can be ordered HERE: http://www.theprophecy23.com/
To mark the album release, the band unleashed a fiery lyric video for the title track, “Mosh O’ Clock”. The video showcases their signature energetic style and sets the tone for a nostalgic yet fresh mosh-pit anthem.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
With Mosh O’Clock, THE PROPHECY 23 further cements their very own style: Fresh Metal – a wild mix of thrash, death and punk, first introduced on the last album and now taken to the next level.
Their last album Fresh Metal unexpectedly entered the Official German Album Charts (#67) – a milestone that energized the band. But instead of softening their sound, the German band took it as a challenge to push even harder. Mosh O’Clock is their heaviest, fastest, and most aggressive record yet — still packed with the humor and attitude that makes them unique.
Though it’s not a concept album, there’s a clear theme running through it: living without limits, standing up against injustice, and embracing chaos and community. From sharp calls against fascism to wild celebrations of friendship, the lyrics hit hard and true.
The band wrote over 20 songs for this album. At a special demo listening event, the fans chose which 13 songs would be on the final record. During the event, fans even joined in the studio to record choir vocals for the title track.
The songwriting is tighter, the riffs more brutal, and the production crisp and powerful. It’s not overproduced — Mosh O’Clock keeps a raw edge and harshness, but remains extremely tight and clear. Recorded, co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios — known for top albums by Powerwolf, Electric Callboy, Kanonenfieber, and more — this album sounds massive and fresh.
Anyone into thrash, death, punk and party knows what time it is: it’s Mosh O’Clock.
THE FIXER & TEKNOSIS Team Up For The “Ugly Knots Tour” Across Central Canada
Two of Thunder Bay, ON’s rising metal forces, THE FIXER and TEKNOSIS, are teaming up this Fall for an epic tour of mind-melting metal across dates in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta in October.
Touring across Canada heavily in support of their 2023 debut album “Your Lie’ released on WormHoleDeath Records, this next adventure of show dates will be special ones, as they are taking hometown friends Teknosis on the the road who will be supporting their latest EP 2024’s Return To Civilization”, recorded and mixed by Ryan MacDonald at Lionheart Sound Co and mastered by Topon Das (F*ck The Facts) at Apartment 2.
“Touring is something we all look forward to in The Fixer. The most rewarding part of being in a band is seeing people connect with something you’ve created, and our favourite way to do that is in the live setting. We will be heading out with fresh songs, as well as bringing a couple of songs back into the set that we haven’t played in some time. Similarly, we are excited to be playing some places we haven’t played before and some of the first places we ever played outside of our hometown,” says Vic Sin, Guitar – The Fixer
“We are incredibly pleased with our first EP, ‘Return to Civilization’. These 5 songs are the perfect introduction to the sound of Teknosis. Fans of all genres of metal will enjoy our hybrid of metal genres. We are now beyond thrilled to be bringing these songs and more on tour this October with The Fixer,” adds bassist Travis Doggett – Teknosis.
The Fixer is a genre-defying force in the pop-metal underground. They continue to captivate audiences with their latest full-length album, “Your Lie,” released in 2023. When witnessed live, they channel Addams Family vibes with rapid-fire sets, minimalist yet impactful lighting, and a palpable emotional connection with their audience. Their shows are more than performances, they’re cathartic rituals. Those who have not seen them live should brace themselves for The Fixer‘s theatrical flair and emotionally charged soundscapes. Fans can expect not only the immersive live experience they’ve come to love but also brand-new music unveiled on this next road escapade.
The Fixer’s sonic identity is a fusion of industrial metal, melodic hardcore, and gothic textures. “Your Lie” showcases this blend with haunting ambiences, unexpected rhythmic shifts, and emotionally raw lyrics. From the swagger of “Get Greasy” to the introspective dirge of “Your Truth,” the album is a journey through highs, lows, and everything in between.
“When we started The Fixer, we never imagined how far it would go. With Your Lie, we wanted to dig deeper, building on The Prowl EP while exploring more personal themes. It’s been powerful seeing fans connect with that. Musically, we didn’t want to be boxed in. While we’re rooted in metal, punk, and industrial, we brought in influences from other genres we’ve lived in. Blending those sounds has been one of the most rewarding parts of the process,” adds Vic Sin.
Formed out of pure love for metal. Teknosis has quickly evolved into a tight, aggressive unit with a shared vision: to make heavy music that hits hard and leaves no room to breathe. Set to ignite stages across the country this October, Teknosis is bringing their relentless live energy to fans in support of their acclaimed 2024 EP “Return to Civilization”, a five-track barrage of groove-laced hardcore and death metal influences. It’s a compact, violent sonic explosion that lyrically channels frustration and isolation from lockdowns, with themes ranging from societal collapse to personal survival.
With ambient samples bridging each track, Teknosis will be a visceral live experience as they deliver a seamless, high-impact set that’s organic, heavy, and hypnotic.
“We still believe in live amps and drums straight to the cochlea. It’s all about maximum intensity. A sonic experience that’s as brutal as it is addictive,” says bassist Travis Doggett.
Fans can expect new singles starting in Fall 2025, leading up to a full-length album in late 2025 or early 2026. The October tour will feature tracks from “Return to Civilization” alongside unreleased material, giving audiences a taste of what’s to come.
VALDUR Return October 3 with ‘Guilded Abyss’
Mammoth Lakes (CA) – Seven years since the release of their last full-length album, the Black/Death Metal swarm that is Valdur return October 3 with Guilded Abyss on Bloody Mountain Records.
Get a taste with bonus track, “Waves of Boiling Water/Molten Meteors Pt. II,” now at:
bloodymountainrecords.bandcamp.com/track/waves-of-boiling-water-molten-meteors-pt-ii-extra-track
Valdur is a distortion guild of the riff; musical merchants of the deep.
Obscure music for mellifluous minds.
The individuals of this abyssal congregation need only the desire to assemble and create the vibrations of aural alchemy for your aural pleasure.
Guilded Abyss will be available on digital, CD, cassette, and vinyl formats.
W.A.S.P. Add Four More Shows to the Final Leg of the European Album ONE Alive Tour Including a Rescheduled Date in Italy.
Hollywood, CA (August 20, 2025) — W.A.S.P. are adding four new shows in Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Milan to the 2025 Album ONE Alive European Tour. The final leg in Europe begins on September 26th in Newcastle. Six shows on this final European leg of the Album ONE Alive tour are already SOLD OUT. The Album ONE Alive tour celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.’s first album by playing the debut in it’s entirety.
Blackie Lawless, “It was very important that we reschedule the previously cancelled show in Italy, so while we were doing that we thought lets just add a few more new shows since WASPnation has been going nuts for the Album ONE Alive tour.”
New Album ONE Alive Tour shows:
10/27 Budapest, HUNGARY – NEW SHOW
10/28 Zagreb, CROATIA – NEW SHOW
10/29 Ljublajana, SLOVENIA – NEW SHOW
10/30 Milan, ITALY – NEW SHOW
General on-sale: Friday, Aug 22 at 10am local time, visit WASPnation.com/tour
The W.A.S.P. Blackie Lawless VIP Experience is available for all shows and includes:
• Exclusive VIP Experience Meet and Greet with Blackie Lawless
• Personal Photo with Blackie
• Two Personal Items Signed by Blackie – No Guitars, Pick Guards or Instruments
• Signed VIP Tour Laminate
• $50 Credit at W.A.S.P. Online Store
• Set of 3 Blackie Lawless 2025 Tour Guitar Picks
• Q&A with Blackie with all VIP’s after all Photos and Autographs
• See some of Blackie’s classic guitars
• Photo with “Elvis” – Blackie’s Incredibly Unique and One of a Kind Microphone Stand
All tour dates, tickets and VIP packages are available at WASPnation.com/tour
Reviews from the European Tour:
“Oh, what a circus! Oh, what a show!” – Metaltalk
“metal legends W.A.S.P. delivered a cathartic, high-octane celebration of heavy music” – Overdrive.ie
“Blackie Lawless didn’t just sing, he owned our souls for around two hours and left us begging for more.” – Rocknews.co.uk
This was a band re-possessing their legacy, showing they’re still a “Force Majeure”… the band wove each track into the next, from anthem to nightmare to sermon, a single, musical tapestry of vengeance, theatre, and steel.” – Metal Planet Music
“Everything tonight, taken together, shows that this tour is far more than a nostalgic trip—it’s a statement of purpose: no frills, all fangs.” – Moshville.co.uk
“a show that left everyone speechless… pure theater, pure spectacle” – Rocknation.it
2025 Album ONE Alive Tour
09/26 Newcastle, ENGLAND *
09/27 Manchester, ENGLAND *
09/28 London, ENGLAND *
09/30 Utrecht, NETHERLANDS
10/01 Hamburg, GERMANY
10/03 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
10/04 Vienna Metal Meeting, AUSTRIA
10/06 Copenhagen, DENMARK **
10/07 Oslo, NORWAY ** – SOLD OUT
10/08 Lund, SWEDEN ** – SOLD OUT
10/09 Oslo, NORWAY **
10/10 Gothenburg, SWEDEN **
10/11 Örebro, SWEDEN **
10/12 Stockholm, SWEDEN **
10/14 Falun, SWEDEN ** – SOLD OUT
10/15 Östersund, SWEDEN **
10/17 Oulu, FINLAND ** – SOLD OUT
10/18 Helsinki, FINLAND ** – SOLD OUT
10/19 Tampere, FINLAND ** – SOLD OUT
10/21 Tallinn, ESTONIA **
10/23 Warsaw, POLAND
10/24 Wroclaw, POLAND
10/25 Zilina, SLOVAKIA
10/27 Budapest, HUNGARY – NEW SHOW
10/28 Zagreb, CROATIA – NEW SHOW
10/29 Ljublajana, SLOVENIA – NEW SHOW
10/30 Milan, ITALY – NEW SHOW
Support:
*Armored Saint
**Battleborn
Formed in 1982, W.A.S.P. is set to bring this universally acclaimed “classic” album to life. Lead vocalist Blackie Lawless says, “It was an angry record made by an angry band. It was a record that not only reflected the attitude of the band members who made it, but also a record that reflected its time.” This record became a central piece of the 80s metal scene and remains one of the best metal debut albums of all time.
Along with bassist Mike Duda and lead guitarist Doug Blair, whose tenures in the band are 29 and 26 years respectively, W.A.S.P. is joined by long-time drummer extraordinaire Aquiles Priester.
Lawless and company will deliver the ultimate incredible spectacle, bringing W.A.S.P.’s most colorful history to life by performing this revered album in its entirety… ONE more time… ONE last time… Album ONE Alive!
About W.A.S.P.
Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small venues of Los Angeles California, and later to the numerous countries worldwide that banned these Winged Assassins from performing live, the Band’s unique style of Shock and Rock caused Religious organizations, Local City Councils, Parliaments, and the Washington D.C. Senate to hold hearings in an effort to bar this group from selling records and trashing stages everywhere they played.
The band’s founding member, frontman Blackie Lawless, has led the group as its lead vocalist and primary songwriter since its beginning. His unique brand of visual, social and political comment took the group to worldwide heights and sold millions of records alongside a legacy of sold out shows across the globe for 4 decades.
PARADOX NEW SINGLE & LYRIC VIDEO FOR “Fragrance Of Violence”
“Mysterium” is the ninth studio album by German thrash metal institution Paradox and marks a special milestone in the band’s 44-year history, as founder and mastermind Charly Steinhauer not only played all the instruments and sang, but also handled the production entirely on his own.
“I worked on it day and night until everything was perfect.” Only the mastering was left to Patrick W. Engels competent hands. The songs on “Mysterium” are thematically linked, without it being a classic concept work. The lyrics – which, as on ‘Tales of the Weird’ (2012) and ‘Pangea’ (2016), were written by Achim “Daxx” Hömerlein (ex-Vendetta) – revolve around mystical stories and world events that have personally moved Steinhauer. Songs like ‘Abyss of Pain and Fear’ (inspired by the movie “Midnight Express”), the instrumental ‘Grief’ (a tribute to co-founder Axel Blaha, who died in 2023) or the title track (about dream interpretation) thus form a common thread.
The cover art, created by Travis Smith (Opeth Death, et al.), picks up on the theme of the title track and shows a sleepwalking woman. “I didn’t want any skulls or other clichéd things,” says Steinhauer. “It’s more reminiscent of a horror film.” In his own estimation, “Mysterium” is the strongest Paradox album to date: “It became my favourite alongside ‘Heresy’ from 1989. The songs all have their own identity, are catchy, and when the album is over, I want to listen to it again straight away.”
The bandleader strongly keeps his focus on studio productions. In fact, he is already thinking about a follow-up album. “I’m a fan of music myself, and CDs or LPs are what I remember, of course in connection with some of the concerts I’ve attended. That is why I need new music, also from myself. And eventually, I want to not have released one single album that has been poorly rated.”
The chances of that happening are good, Charly! “Mysterium” is available digitally as well as on CD (with bonus track), music cassette and vinyl.
TRACKLIST:
01 Kholat
02 Abyss of Pain and Fear
03 Grief
04 Those Who Resist
05 One Way Ticket to Die
06 Pile of Shame
07 Tunguska
08 Fragrance of Violence
09 Mysterium
10 The Demon God
11 Within the Realms of Gray
Watch Lyric Video “Fragrance Of Violence”
Ukrainian Folk Metal Band BANDERSTADT Releases New Single “Poppies”
Following the announcement of their new full-length album Red (out on September 26 via Archivist Records) and the release of its first single, “The Boat,” Ukrainian folk metal band BANDERSTADT returns with the second track from the upcoming record. The new single, titled “Poppies,” is now available on all streaming platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/banderstadt/–poppies
“Poppies in Ukrainian tradition hold deep symbolic significance that runs throughout the nation’s history, reflected in mythology and art. The most well-known and contemporary meaning of the poppy is as a symbol of remembrance for fallen warriors. It was believed that poppies grow on battlefields where blood was shed – an enduring memory of the people’s heroic struggle.
This is a story about difficult choices, about military valor on the path to achieving Freedom. It has long been understood that the enemy does not want our land, but seeks total subjugation of both body and, especially, spirit! And that will never happen! That is what this song is about!” – says the band.
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