GOATEST (GOATBURNER + TEST) RELEASE "GOATEST"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish grindcore duo GOATBURNER have joined forces with Brazilian experimental grindcore outfit TEST to create GOATEST, a new collaborative project set to release its self-titled debut album through Time To Kill Records on September 23rd 2026.

The first single "Unseen Powers" is available now:

Video: https://youtu.be/6FiVVkFUfTA

Streaming: https://ffm.to/goatest-unseen-powers

Bringing together musicians deeply rooted in the international extreme music underground, GOATEST features Keijo “Kaos” Niinimaa, also known as the vocalist of Finnish grindcore veterans ROTTEN SOUND, and Jaakko “Spider” Forsman of RATFACE, alongside Thiago “Barata” and João Kombi of Brazilian grindcore unit TEST.

The collaboration mixes different backgrounds and approaches to extreme music in a concentrated burst of grindcore and sludge intensity, raw energy and uncompromising attitude, connecting the Finnish and Brazilian underground scenes through a shared instinct for restlessness, aggression and sonic extremity.

“GoaTesT” features fourteen tracks that span different shades of extreme metal, bringing together the distinct identities and musical backgrounds of its members. While much of the material is short, direct and fiercely executed, capturing the spontaneous energy of the collaboration, the album also ventures into more expansive and experimental territory. Slower-paced passages, unconventional textures and moments of controlled tension create a compelling ebb and flow, adding depth and unpredictability without ever diluting the record's raw grindcore intensity.

Following the release, GOATEST will hit the road across Europe as part of the “Campaign For Musical Destruction Tour 2026”, joining grindcore legends Napalm Death alongside Master, Brat and Delinquentes for an extensive run of dates throughout November and December.

Tracklist:

01 Life in Hell

02 Bleeding

03 Unseen Powers

04 Unity

05 The Fire

06 Beyond

07 Hell Rising

08 Slow Burn

09 Next Level

10 Slowly and Steadily

11 Chaotic Events

12 Existential Crisis

13 Endless

14 The Horror

Line-up:

Jaakko “Spider” Forsman – drums, percussion, guitar, bass

Thiago “Barata” – drums, percussion

João Kombi – guitar, vocals

Keijo “Kaos” Niinimaa – guitar, vocals, bass

Preorders:

https://goatest.bandcamp.com/album/goatest

https://goatburner-extremeconditions.bandcamp.com/album/goatest

https://testgrind.bandcamp.com/album/goatest

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/goatest

CAMPAIGN FOR MUSICAL DESTRUCTION TOUR 2026:

06.11 – Nürnberg, Germany – Löwensaal

07.11 – Flensburg, Germany – Roxy

08.11 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset

09.11 – Stockholm, Sweden – Kollektivet Livet

11.11 – Oslo, Norway – Vulkan

13.11 – Helsinki, Finland – Korjaamo

14.11 – Jyväskylä, Finland – Lutakko

15.11 – Tampere, Finland – Olympia

17.11 – Tallinn, Estonia – Paavli Kultuurivabrik

18.11 – Riga, Latvia – Spelet Concert Hall

19.11 – Vilnius, Lithuania – Loftas

20.11 – Kraków, Poland – Hype Park

21.11 – Jaroměř 1, Czech Republic – Nároďák Hudební Klub

24.11 – Bucharest, Romania – Bucharest

26.11 – Thessaloniki, Greece – WE

27.11 – Athens, Greece – Gagarin 205

28.11 – Osifa, Bulgaria – Studio Orfei

29.11 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Orfey Myuzik

01.12 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Ljubljana

02.12 – Bologna, Italy – Locomotiv

03.12 – Aarau, Switzerland – KIFF

04.12 – Lindau, Germany – Club Vaudeville

06.12 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Vredenburg

GOATEST

https://goatest.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/

MAJESTAS REGIA RELEASE "MAJESTAS REGIA" EP

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Majestas Regia released debut EP

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Finnish Doom Metal band Majestas Regia has released their debut self-titled EP. The release was recorded at "Clock Bridge Studios" by H., mixed by Majestas Regia and mastered by Valo Elios.

https://majestasregia.bandcamp.com/album/majestas-regia-majestas-regia

Jamming since 2018, the veteran lineup of Mika S. (guitar/vocals), Markus W. (guitar/vocals), and Ilmari J. (drums) officially debuted as Majestas Regia in 2026. Rooted in '80s/'90s underground tape-trading culture, the trio retools classic riffs into grand, dark doom metal. Bringing decades of experience from cult Finnish acts (including Defection, Mindgrind, TIMB3R, Slugathor, Azazel, and Witchtiger) and underground fests like "Finnish Death Metal Maniacs" and gigs of "Metal Warning", the members blend influences from Black Sabbath and Candlemass with extreme black metal and slow death to create a sound of cold, decaying grandeur.

https://majestasregia.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/majestasregiadoom

NUMENTO RELEASE NEW TRACK: "ONE WITH THE VOID"

 

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“One With The Void” is a metaphorical portrayal of a painful death, through which Numento, a Finnish progressive melodeath band, briefly returns to its older musical roots. The story behind the song draws inspiration from a particularly sinister and fascinating natural phenomenon: the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, better known as the zombie-ant fungus, which infects carpenter ants. The fungus takes complete control of its host, manipulates its behavior, and forces the ant to climb high into vegetation before its inevitable end.

Appropriately for its subject matter, the song moves through agonizingly oppressive atmospheres, twisting in pain before an unavoidable dark death — only for the cycle of infection to start again, over and over. The phenomenon and narrative can also be seen as reflections of human behavioral patterns, particularly in the worlds of crime, manipulation and cults.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): 

https://push.fm/fl/numento-onewiththevoid

Musically, the composition combines the trademark contrasts that have become characteristic of Numento: brutality and melancholy intertwined with diverse vocal expressions and memorable guitar melodies. “One With The Void” is part of an upcoming EP scheduled for release later this year.

01. One With The Void

ISRC: FIAA12600002

Composition & arrangement: Atte Asikainen, Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Simo Mattila, Aleksi Vehmassalo, Mikko Virtanen, Jouni Aaltonen (taiteilijanimi Johnny Grinds)

Lyrics Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Atte Asikainen

Produced by Christian Herrle & Atte Asikainen

Numento:

Atte Asikainen - Guitar & backing vocals 

Katri Hiovain-Asikainen - Vocals & kantele

Johnny Grinds - Bass & backing vocals

Aleksi Vehmassalo - Guitar

Mikko Virtanen - Drums

https://linktr.ee/Numento 

ULTHIMA RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "WHITE RAVEN"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Approach of the long awaited second album release of epic melodeath ambassador Ulthima is being announced with an opening single “White Raven”. From Monterrey Mexico, to Helsinki Finland, the band came to be known in the Finnish metal scene with their Debut album “Symphony of the Night” in 2021, and is set to release their second full album in the autumn of 2026.

"White Raven" explores the journey from fearing death to accepting it as a natural part of existence. Guided by the symbol of the White Raven, the song blends mythological imagery and reflection on mortality, portraying death not as an end, but as a passage into eternity.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/ulthima-whiteraven

The guitarist and composer Ric tells about the song: “White raven is one of the last songs I wrote for this album. It's one of those that come out of nowhere with just one small riff and rapidly developed in a full length song. It always felt very organic while it was put together and definitely one of the best ones in the album. 

Lyric wise I wanted a deep topic for it. While it is a bit cliche talking about death and all that, I felt it was a fitting for this song as it is something we can all relate to.

With this album, we set out to sharpen and define our identity as a band. Instead of pursuing a polished, overly perfected production, we embraced a rawer and more organic sound that captures the intensity and spirit of our music. We wanted the album to feel alive—heavy, aggressive, and honest—while preserving the human element that often gets lost in modern productions. The result is our most authentic release to date, a record that reflects who we are as musicians and delivers our vision with power, atmosphere, and conviction."

Ulthima is a band that originated back in 2010 in Monterrey Mexico, the band went on hiatus until 2018 in Helsinki Finland. Where the band finally consolidated its members and finished their first full length album Symphony of the Night. In mid 2024 the band started the recording of their second full length album Midnight's Call, which will be released in the fall of 2026.

Ulthima:

Ricardo Escobar: Guitar

Luca Guagneli: Guitar

Antonio Valdés: Bass

Niko Sutinen: Keyboards

Ville Nummisalo: Drums

Tuomas Antila: Vocals

https://www.facebook.com/ulthima

https://www.instagram.com/ulthimaofficial/

https://ulthima.bandcamp.com/

BLOODMOTHER SIGNS WITH TIME TO KILL RECORDS FOR RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM

 

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Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of Finnish black metal outfit BLOODMOTHER. The band joins the ever-growing ranks of Finnish artists on the Italian label’s roster and is currently preparing the release of its debut full-length album, “Militant Black Magic”, due out in the coming months.

Formed in 2021 by Kuolontuoja, BLOODMOTHER was conceived with a clear and uncompromising purpose: to channel the spirit of true Finnish black metal through a sound stripped of excess and focused entirely on aggression. Building upon the foundations laid by the demo “Death to All” and the EP “Soul Crusher”, the band has refined a style based on razor-sharp riffs, hostile atmospheres and a direct, no-frills approach. Yet beneath its relentless surface lies a constant rhythmic variety that prevents the music from falling into predictability, maintaining tension and momentum throughout.

With “Militant Black Magic”, BLOODMOTHER push their vision further, delivering a work rooted in themes of faith, war, death and Satanic defiance. The album stands as the band's most complete statement to date and a concentrated display of the ferocity that has defined their mission from the very beginning.

Further details on “Militant Black Magic”, including the first single and release information, will be revealed soon.

Line-up:

Alhainen - Vocals

Kuolontuoja - Guitars

Nehethoor 1. Suuri - Guitars

Poentius - Bass

Infestus - Drums

BLOODMOTHER

https://www.instagram.com/bloodmother_bm/

https://bloodmotherbm.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/

MONARCH OF HATE RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "THERE GOES THE SUN"

 

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Finnish modern death metal newcomers Monarch of Hate burst onto the scene with a force that leaves no one indifferent. The band is releasing their debut single, “There Goes the Sun,” which showcases an uncompromising blend of groovy heaviness, modern production, and the dark intensity of melodic death metal.

At the heart of the track beats a finely honed sound where crushing riffs and a captivating atmosphere go hand in hand—the result is a sound that sticks in your mind and resonates deep within your body.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/monarchofhate-theregoesthesun

Monarch of Hate is built around the strong vision of two experienced musicians:

Tomi Tilli – known in the melodic death metal scene, notably as the singer and guitarist of Superdeathflame

Mikko Aittola – a veteran guitarist and technical virtuoso whose touch is evident in both his playing and production

Although the artists have built impressive careers in various projects, Monarch of Hate brings their talents together for the first time—creating a whole where aggression, precision, and melody strike a perfect balance.

“There Goes the Sun” doesn’t ask for permission—it just takes its place.

https://www.facebook.com/monarchofhate/

https://monarchofhate.bandcamp.com/

01. There Goes The Sun

ISRC: FI3FC2602001

 

Composer: Tomi Tilli

Lyricist: Mikko Aittola

Tomi TIlli: guitar, vocals, programming

Mikko Aittola: guitar

HOC EST BELLUM RELEASE "FILTH MAJESTY"

 

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Blackened death metal assault unit HOC EST BELLUM have released “Vomit Black Ecstasy”, the new single taken from the band’s upcoming debut full-length “Filth Majesty”, due out on June 26, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

With “Vomit Black Ecstasy”, HOC EST BELLUM further unveil the violent and war-driven vision at the core of “Filth Majesty”, delivering a track that strikes with savage intensity and oppressive force. Blending corrosive black metal hostility with the crushing weight of death metal, the band advances like a relentless bombardment, fueled by militant rhythms, feral aggression and a suffocating atmosphere of destruction.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/Y1caUzGj9Kc

Streaming: https://ffm.to/hocestbellum-vomit-black-ectstasy

Rejecting the sterile precision of modern production, HOC EST BELLUM embrace a warm, organic sound that feels immediate and physical, closer to the ground, closer to impact. The result is an album that breathes fire and dust, evoking hostile terrains and collapsing frontlines rather than polished surfaces.

There is no room for restraint in “Filth Majesty”. The record advances with militant purpose, channeling pure extremism into a barrage of riffs and percussive artillery. It is an uncompromising statement, where black metal’s venom and death metal’s force converge into a single, destructive campaign.

Tracklist:

​1. The Desolator (Intro) / Deify, Degenerate

2. Black Metal Terror

3. Vomit Black Ecstasy

4. Passion of the Antichrist

5. Blood of the VVytches

6. Nightside Necromancy

7. Winds of Decay

8. Serpent of the Black Pit

9. The Goatborn Ones

10. Beast Ejaculate / Spiral of Sodomy (Outro)

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/hoc-est-bellum

https://hocestbellum.bandcamp.com/album/filth-majesty

Burning with Luciferian hunger and baptized in nuclear horror, HOC EST BELLUM rose from the ashes in 2022. Based between Helsinki and Turku, the power trio unleashes a savage blend of grinding and bestial black/death chaos, channeling a sound that is both primitive and devastatingly direct. Their music thrives on raw aggression and ritualistic intensity, forged in an atmosphere of apocalyptic dread, satanic hostility and visions of mankind’s imminent extinction.

The band’s first release, the aptly titled “Demo 2023”, introduced this extermination squad to the underground with a display of feral brutality and uncompromising violence. The recording quickly established HOC EST BELLUM as a force devoted to the most extreme and unrelenting expressions of black/death metal, delivering warlike hymns steeped in filth, blasphemy and destructive fervor.

The band’s debut full-length will be released by Time To Kill Records in 2026. The album continues on the path of the bestial onslaught paved on the aforementioned demo, while adding to the relentless attack elements of dark atmospheric passages seeping with malevolent and poisonous aura.

Antichrist elitists rise. This is black metal terror.

Line-up:

Devouring Doommouth of Lunar Extinction and Nuclear Propaganda - Black vomit prophecies of homo sapiennihilation & aural low frequency desecration

Rituäl Vömitist - Bonegrinding hellsaw sodomy

R. Charon - Morningstars of putrefaction & doom ritual chants

HOC EST BELLUM

https://hocestbellum.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hoc_est_bellum_black_noise

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/

SOULGRIND RELEASE NEW SINGLE "DARK WATER WIDE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Soulgrind returns with Dark Water Wide, the third single from the 10th album 'Ad Pulchram Mortem'

 

The legendary Finnish metal band Soulgrind, founded in 1992, is set to release its tenth album 'Ad Pulchram Mortem' on August 14th 2026 via Inverse Records. The third single 'Dark Water Wide' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-dark-water 

The band comments:

"Dark Water Wide leads the listener deep into the shadowed currents of Tuonela — the mythic river of the underworld — where the journey drifts through the darker depths of the mind.

Heavy yet beautifully melodic, the song blends Nordic atmosphere with Finnish darkness. Its harmonic structure weaves minor seventh chords tainted by subtle twists, creating a sense of tension and melancholy. Azhemin conjured the melodies, while Lilith shaped them into form — grounded by Suntio’s relentless, pounding rhythm that resonates through the entire composition.

Dark Water Wide is a voyage across vast, dark waters — an introspective descent into death’s beauty, embodying the very essence of Ad Pulchram Mortem." 

WATCH music video of first single 'Jylhä Metsämies' https://youtu.be/aoBIyV44VOY

LISTEN to the second single 'Tears of the Earth' https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-tears 

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known for blending gothic metal, thrash and black metal into a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitar and programming. Since 1999 Miika 'Azhemin' Niemelä has handled keyboards and programming, later adding harsh vocals.

Soulgrind's music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the "dark side of mind" into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland's cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The  sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.

Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.

Soulgrind - Dark Water Wide (single 2026)

Track list:

01. Dark Water Wide

-Composed by Lord Heikkinen & Azhemin 

-Lyrics by Lord Heikkinen

Single cover by Lord Heikkinen

 Soulgrind - Ad Pulchram Mortem (Album)

Track list:

01  Nousee Musta Lintu

02. The Origin of The White Serpent 

03. Jylhä Metsämies

04  The Last Day of Therinon

05. In The Circus of Tuonela

06. Dark Water Wide 

07. Tears of The Earth

08. A Whispered Curse Upon The Gale 

09. As A Narrow Fjord Descends 

10. Into The Shadows of Devotion

Album pic by Susanna Mansner

Line-up:

Lord Heikkinen: guitars

Azhemin: Keybords, vocals

Tanya Lilith: Vocals

Suntio: Drums

JP: Bass

Micko Hell: Guitars, Vocals

 

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/SoulgrindFinland 

https://soulgrind.bandcamp.com 

UNHOPED RE-RELEASE "TORTUROUS SANCTIFIED CENTURIES"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Raw Skull Recordz proudly unleashes the reissue of Torturous Sanctified Centuries, the savage and long overlooked death/thrash assault by Finnish extremists Unhoped. The album stands as a fierce example of uncompromising aggression, violent riff craftsmanship and raw old school intensity.

Blending razor sharp thrash riffing with the darker and heavier edge of classic death metal, Torturous Sanctified Centuries delivers relentless speed, punishing rhythms and hostile vocals without sacrificing atmosphere or authenticity. The album captures the raw energy of the underground era through organic production, chaotic songwriting and a refusal to follow modern polished standards.

This reissue restores a cult release that deserves renewed attention among devotees of savage and unfiltered death/thrash metal. No artificial triggers, no sterile production, no compromises. Only pure underground aggression preserved in its original destructive spirit.

For fans of: Demolition Hammer • Morbid Saint • Dark Angel

Tracklist:

1 Cancer

2 Throneroom of Traitors

3 Grand Guignol

4 Torturous Sanctified

Centuries

5 We Who Are About to Die

6 King of Chaos

7 Total Fucking Death

8 The Hammering

9 Reborn Scourge of God

Recorded, mixed and mastered at the Sonic Violence Studios by Kalle Laanto

Covertart by Nuno Zuki, Belial Necroarts.

UNHOPED are:

M.Huisko - drums

J.Nupponen - bass

A. Paasu - guitars

K.Laanto - guitars

J.Luostarinen - vocals

SOCIAL MEDIA:

www.facebook.com/unhoped

www.instagram.com/unhopedband

https://unhoped.bandcamp.com/releases

KALMO RELEASE NEW SINGLE "FEEDING THE WORMS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Kalmo’s “Feeding the Worms” — Blackened Doom Metal From Finland — Out Now

Finland — Finnish blackened doom metal outfit Kalmo has unleashed their latest single, “Feeding the Worms,” now available on all streaming platforms. With crushing riffs, grim vocals, and a slow-burning wave of heaviness, the track channels the raw, hypnotic spirit of old-school doom while drawing inspiration from Celtic Frost, Triptykon, Death Breath, and Convent.

“This is doom for the damned — evil, heavy, and unrelenting,” says the band.

Produced and performed entirely by Kalmo, and mixed and mastered by Roland Rodas at Cavern of Echoes, the single delivers a precise and merciless listening experience.

Listen and stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kalmo2/feeding-the-worms

Prepare to descend into darkness — “Feeding the Worms” is doom incarnate.

https://youtu.be/BkDir3_WbEQ

Connect: 

https://linktr.ee/kalmodoom

TORCHIA RELEASE "THEY ARE BORN UNDER RULES OF THE DARKNESS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish extreme metal force Torchia officially unleashes their fourth studio album “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness” today via Rockshots Records, marking the culmination of a campaign that has steadily elevated the band among the most compelling emerging names within the modern European extreme metal landscape.

Following the strong international response to the singles “Stygian Waters”, “Nekromanteion” and “Hellmouth”, the full-length now reveals the complete scope of Torchia’s most ambitious and conceptually cohesive work to date - an album where blackened melodic death metal, gothic horror aesthetics and orchestral grandeur converge into a singular artistic vision.

Hailing from Tampere, Finland, Torchia has spent the last few years refining a distinctive identity rooted in thrash-infused melodic death metal while progressively embracing darker atmospheres, narrative-driven songwriting, and orchestral arrangements. With “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness”, the band fully expands the cursed universe introduced across previous releases, transporting listeners into a grim 19th-century vision populated by occult rituals, infernal imagery, supernatural entities, and gothic horror-inspired storytelling.

Produced and mixed by Janne Saksa and mastered by legendary producer Dan Swanö, the album pushes Torchia toward a broader and more atmospheric sonic dimension without sacrificing the aggressive guitar-driven foundation that has defined the band since its inception. The result is a record that balances memorable hooks, crushing riffs, blackened atmospherics, and technical intensity with remarkable precision.

Tracks such as “Hellmouth”, “The Tiamat Machine” and “Sanguine Masquerade” showcase the band’s evolving songwriting approach, where triumphant lead melodies, dark orchestral passages and relentless extreme metal aggression coexist naturally. Meanwhile, songs like “Black Cat” and “Stygian Waters” reconnect with the rawer spirit of Torchia’s earlier material, creating a dynamic and absorbing listening experience that continuously shifts between violence, atmosphere, and melodic grandeur.

Speaking about the album, the band states:

“On ‘They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness’, the cursed realm of Torchia is more realized than ever before. The strange tales of gothic horror come alive in a shadowed vision of the 19th century.”

And further adds:

“With ‘They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness, ’ we tried to strike a balance between memorable songwriting and technical aggression. On this album, we are introducing a darker and more expansive soundscape to support the vivid storytelling of the lyrics, yet the musical foundation of Torchia remains in the guitar-driven extreme metal our fans know and love.”

Over the course of the campaign, Torchia has demonstrated a clear artistic evolution from the more traditional thrash-oriented roots of their early years toward a darker and more expansive sound, drawing comparisons to acts such as Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, and Children of Bodom.

With “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness”, Torchia does not simply continue the path opened by “Arcane Magicae” - they consolidate it with greater confidence, stronger songwriting, and a far more cohesive conceptual framework, delivering what stands as the band’s definitive statement to date and one of the most distinctive extreme metal releases to emerge from Finland in recent years.

“They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness” is available now on all digital platforms and physical formats via Rockshots Records.

For fans of Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, and Children of Bodom.

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​DIGITAL: https://lnk.to/TaBuRotd​

ORDER "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness" as CD HERE: https://rockshots.eu/products/torchia-they-are-born-under-rules-of-the-darkness-cd​

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​ORDER "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness" as LP HERE: https://rockshots.eu/products/torchia-they-are-born-under-rules-of-the-darkness-lp​

Music Video - Hellmouth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic32kbmMlQg​

Lyric Video - Stygian Waters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYW-oQpl7Yo​

Music Video- Nekromanteion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRl4RQ9kgwU​

Torchia is proud to announce their "They Are Born Under Rules Of The Darkness" European Tour 2026​

With the addition of Berlin

Torchia is proud to announce their "They Are Born Under Rules Of The Darkness" European Tour 2026

With the addition of Berlin and Yverdon, the tour schedule is now complete! The cursed voyage begins with the album release weekend in Helsinki and Turku with Bloody Falls as the supporting act! The journey continues through the Baltics with As the Sun Falls

​The band is honored to join the ’True Finnish Samurai Metal’ warriors Whispered in support of their ’Return of the Shogunate European Tour’ together with Scar Of The Sun and Ceremony!

8.5. FI Helsinki, Semifinal #

9.5. FI Turku, Nirvana #

13.5. FI Lahti, Ravintola Torvi *

15.5. LV Liepāja, Fontaine Palace &

16.5. LT Kaunas, Klubas Lemmy &

17.5. LT Vilnius, Paviljonas &

19.5. PL Warsaw, Metal Cave %

22.5. DE Berlin, Die Spirale %

23.5. DE Hamburg, Stellwerk %

24.5. DK Copenhagen, Stengade %

25.5. DE Oberhausen, Helvete %

26.5. CH Aarburg, Musigburg %

27.5. CH Yverdon, Les Citron Masque %

28.5. BE Kortrijk, Club DVG %

29.5. DE Leipzig, Hellraiser %

30.5. CZ Prague, Subzero %

31.5. PL Kraków, Club Gwarek %

13.6. FI Tampere, Kotelo %

# Co-headline with Bloody Fall #

* Lahti Metal BBQ Club with King Satan

& Baltics with As The Sun Falls

% Supporting Whispered with Scar of the Sun and Ceremony

Track Listing:​

1. Nekromanteion – 4:23

2. Hellmouth – 4:08

3. Into Hell – 3:38

4. Hellstorm – 3:55

5. Die Amour – 4:12

6. The Tiamat Machine – 5:39

7. Black Cat – 3:19

8. Stygian Waters – 4:05

9. Sanguine Masquerade – 4:46

Album Length: 38:05

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​Torchia Line-Up:​

Nox: Vocals

Villemorte: Lead guitar, Vocals

Henri von Hardy: Guitar

Vulkan: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Vincent Oscar Mill: Drums

More info:

​https://www.rockshots.eu/​

​https://www.instagram.com/curseoftorchia/​

​https://www.facebook.com/TorchiaOfficial/

NOCTURNAL REVERIES RELEASE "SONG OF THE FOREST"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Nocturnal Reveries - "Song of the Forest"

Release: 15.05.2026 (15th May)

Nocturnal Reveries' debut album "Song of the Forest" is a journey into the deep dark woods.

In seven acts, it seeks to understand that mysterious force residing in nature that resonates with some primal part of human mind to endlessly fuel creation.

Delivered via raw, unpolished soundscapes and beautiful melodies, the songs range from blast beat driven fury to more atmospheric and introspective sections and even occasional catchiness with folky touches.

Nocturnal Reveries, at least for now, is a one man studio project from Tampere, Finland.

Tracklist: 1. Intro: Kuuttomana yönä syntynyt 2. Gates to the Nocturnal Realm (Video) 3. The Raven: Ajatus ja muisti 4. Song of the Forest 5. Eyes Upon the Sky 6. The Raven: Brink of Mimisbrunnr 7. Intuition's Quest

Credits: 

Music, lyrics, mixing and mastering by Konsta Hietaniemi 

Additional vocals on tracks 3, 6 and 7 by Aleksi Peltokangas 

Cover art by Elisa Kivelä 

Cover art photographed by Iida Hietaniemi 

Nocturnal Reveries logo by Konsta Hietaniemi and Susanna Riihimäki 

Layout by RB/Naturmacht Studios

https://nocturnalreveries.bandcamp.com/

https://naturmacht.com/nocturnal-reveries/

https://naturmacht.com/nocturnal-reveries/

AGARWAEN RELEASE "THE MURDER TREND"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Agarwaen “The Murder Trend” (Full-Length)

Release Date: July 3rd, 2026

Country: Finland

Label: Over The Border Records

Genre: Asylum Metal

Format: CD, Digital

Tracklist:

1. False Arrival (01:31)

2. Bad Beginning (04:25)

3. God Complex (05:53)

4. Orphan Son (05:23)

5. La Colección (07:14)

6. Circo de la Muerte (03:51)

7. The Hunt (04:07)

8. Clowny Business (05:13)

9. Aenimus (07:07)

10. The Murder Trend (15:57)

The Murder Trend is a full-scale concept album that descends into abuse, trauma, revenge, and inherited madness. Told as a chronological horror narrative, the album follows Anton, a boy broken by systemic cruelty, whose life spirals from neglect and violence into ritualized murder in a circus set and cult indoctrination. What begins as social tragedy evolves into something far more grotesque: a generational curse embodied through masks and a carnival of death.

Musically, the album moves between cinematic instrumentals, relentless extreme metal, crazy combinations of different styles, and theatrical passages that underline the story’s psychological collapse. It’s groovy, it’s progressive, violent as hell and yet brings a twisted smile on your face when you listen to it.

Lyrically uncompromising and narratively explicit, The Murder Trend presents a bleak reflection on how victims can become monsters—and how in the modern world violent trends can spread like a contagion once given a symbol to wear.

The album was mastered by Grammy Award–winning Svante Forsbäck, produced by Emma Award–winning Teemu Aalto, and released on July 3rd, 2026. All lyrics and most of the music were written by founding member Anthony Hodju.

This is not just an album, it is a grotesque modern horror tale set to music.

“The Murder Trend” was mastered by Grammy Award–winning Svante Forsbäck, produced by Emma Award–winning Teemu Aalto. All lyrics by Anthony Hodju. Photos by Rocktografia. 

AGARWAEN is:

Anthony Hodju - Vocals

Pete Bay - Lead Guitars

Crazy Gustav - Rhythm Guitars

Dr. Wolfram - Bass

Tomas Kasprzyk - Drums

Vermin - Percussion, Actor

Discography: 

Vrykolakas (EP, Independent, 2010) 

Dottore I (Full-Length, Independent, 2020) 

Channel: Lunacy (Full-Length, Independent, 2023)

The Murder Trend (Full-Length, Over The Border Records, 2026)

Agarwaen is an Asylum Metal band from Finland, originally founded in 2006 by Anthony Hodju while he was still the band’s guitarist. At first, the band was known as Shathanas, releasing the EP ”The End of the Santa” that same year. Later in 2006, the name was changed to Agarwaen, under which they released their first EP ”Vrykolakas” in 2010—only to disband soon afterwards.

After a nine-year hiatus, Hodju revived the project and began work on the first full-length album ”Dottore I”, joined by session musicians such as Mika Lumijärvi (drums & synths, Voidfallen) and Edward Torchia (vocals, Torchia). The album was met with positive reviews and was even chosen as Album of the Year by the American metal station Metal Nation.

Following the release, Hodju assembled a new lineup for live shows and began work on the next album, ”Channel: Lunacy” (2023). Just two days before the vocal recordings, Hodju switched from guitar to vocals after the band’s current session vocalist proved unreliable.

Agarwaen then hit the road heavily in Finland, toured in Europe in 2024 and played at TUSKA festival the same year. The band went through a few more lineup changes before settling into the solid formation they have today. 

In 2025, the band returned to the studio to record the LP ”The Murder Trend” and the EP ”Arena of Retribution”, produced by Emma Award–winning Teemu Aalto (Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum) and mastered by multiple Grammy winner Svante Forsbäck (Rammstein, Nightwish).

Looking ahead, Agarwaen has already started composing two upcoming albums—”Cocaine Cock” and ”Gypsy Wagon” (working titles). One is set to be an ambitious fusion of Gypsy Jazz and Asylum Metal, while the other explores a lunatic mix of ’90s industrial metal (Rammstein, The Prodigy), ’80s horror synthwave, and modern metal.

Agarwaen offers wild, crazy soundscapes with catchy riffs and stunning atmospheres. The gigs are like a scene from a mental asylum horror movie! The band is an oddball that mixes all kinds of different metal styles into one frantic and lunatic music!

https://overtheborderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-murder-trend

https://www.facebook.com/Agarwaenband/

https://www.instagram.com/agarwaen_official/

OCCULT MASTER RELEASE NEW SINGLE "ISLAND OF LEPER"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

The Finnish Heavy Doom band Occult master are set to release their self-titled debut album on August 14th 2026 via Inverse Records. The first single 'Island of Leper' is unleashed today and it's available on streaming services: 

https://push.fm/fl/occult-master-island 

The band comments:

"A contemplative, multi-part, poignantly beautiful and overwhelmingly heavy progressive metal epic takes listeners on a sombre, melancholic journey, centered around two former lovers who are struck by a devastating misfortune after contracting leprosy. The couple, beloved of youth, meet on the island of the lepers, where they reminisce about their wonderful youth. The island, their final resting place, ultimately embraces them in its leprous embrace, where they will find an ultimate fulfilment."

BIOGRAPHY:

"Occult Master was founded in 2012 in Oulu, Finland, first starting as a heavy rock/doom band. After a line‑up change in 2020, the musical style turned faster, more rhythmic and more complex. Occult Master’s music is heavy, versatile and full of nuances, ranging from full‑throttle metal blasting to quiet, subtle and beautifully eerie musical landscapes. The band’s roots lie strongly in the classic heavy metal of the 1970s and 1980s. The songs are delivered in a hardy, straightforward and no‑nonsense style. In the dark‑toned music, the lyrics deal with different matters of life and the world in general, and at times even horror stories told with a devilish grin.

Occult Master - Island of Leper (Single 2026)

Composed & lyrics by Ari Eskola

ISRC: FI3FC2552702

Cover art by Kimmo Lukkari

Occult Master - Occult Master (Album 2026)

 

Track list:

1.  Just Another Nail in the Failier's Coffin 

2.  Island of Leper

3.  Heavy Metal Madness

4.  Lucifer's Henchman

5.  Ground of the Damned

6.  Who Is Our Enemy

7.  Sorry Soul

8.  Soothing Swamp

9.  Gnarly Geezer

Recorded by Jussi Risto

Mixed & mastered by Kimmo Lukkari

Cover art by Jarno Vesa

CD PRE-ORDERS from HERE. 

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Occult Master are:

Ari Eskola – guitars and vocals

Toni Mäki – bass and backing vocals

Jussi Risto – drums

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/occultmasterband 

https://occultmaster.bandcamp.com

NEGAATIO RELEASE "MIELENI MURTAMA"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish metal band Negaatio released their debut album 'Mieleni Murtama' on April 10th 2026 via Inverse Records. Listen to the album on streaming services: 

https://push.fm/fl/negaatio-album 

Petrus Markkinen comments:

"From the very beginning it was clear to us that our debut album's running theme would be more or less waning mental health, psychological unstableness, and even the feeling of ending up crushed. This was already clear in the writing process.

As songwriters, we drew these topics from our own experiences or imaginary madness.

Our wish was to bare our claws right at the beginning, so we included a whopping 11 songs in our first album. Each song is heavier than the last, and it has been fun to fit all kinds of nuances in them.

Nevertheless, we built our songs with a sense of style so that the reasonableness in the songs would remain. I would say that "Mieleni murtama", is in all its madness and its rage, an idyllic experience to the core of intense metal music. In Finnish, of course."

Biography

Founded at the end of 2022, Negaatio has brought in the blink of an eye original tones to the Finnish metal scene, with a fierce and crushing touch.

The five-man group, who have focused their activities in Tampere, create a wide mood palette with their music, which has nuances of hopelessness, rage, and reflection.

In the music of Negaatio, extreme and repulsive topics are not ignored but confronted in all their horror, almost compulsively. 

The heavy playing transports the listener towards a cracking state of mind.

The band has received praise from numerous performances and won bronze at the Emergenza 2025 finals in the Tampere region.

Negaatio firmly believes in its own vision, doing it with the purest passion and offering the heavy metal populace unexpected live energy, a sense of danger, and iron-like skill.

Negaatio - Mieleni Murtama (Album 2026)

Track list:

01. Kuori 

02. Valehtelija

03. Leukaperä

04. Loppuunpoltettu

05. Koditon

06. Inertia 

07. Laskusuhdanne

08. Vedenpinta

09. Mania

10. Kun Muisto Saastuttaa

11. Tiedon Viimeinen Alttari

-Recorded by Eero Jaakkola

-Mixed & mastered by Pauli Mänty

Album cover by Rafael Johansson / Pyramantacle 

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Line-up:

Jani Myllylä - Vocals

Eero Jaakkola - Guitar

Juhani Aalto - Guitar

Petrus Markkinen - Bass

Waltteri Santala - Drums

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/negaatio_official

https://www.facebook.com/negaatio 

https://www.youtube.com/@Negaatio_Official 

https://negaatio.bandcamp.com/ 

SEWER ALTAR RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "CRYONAUT SLUDGE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish death-grind provocateurs SEWER ALTAR have unveiled their new single, "Cryonaut Sludge", offering a further glimpse into their upcoming debut full-length, "Fever Dreams of Vengeance", set for release on April 24th, 2026.

Building on the momentum of their earlier material, the track delivers a dense and punishing blend of death-grind ferocity and hardcore-infused groove, showcasing the band’s ability to balance sheer aggression with sharp, memorable songwriting.

Stream "Cryonaut Sludge" HERE.

Following the critical acclaim of their 2024 demo, the band returns with a record that expands upon their earlier vision, delivering a relentless surge of death-grind sharpened with hardcore intensity.

"Fever Dreams of Vengeance" is both punishing and playful, balancing ferocious riffs and blastbeats with a sense of dynamism that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The album’s compact, high-octane tracks are crafted for impact, combining the brutality of grindcore with the groove and energy of hardcore, creating moments that are as likely to trigger moshing as they are to impress with precision and creativity.

Serrated and tight, yet bursting with infectious hooks, the songs on "Fever Dreams of Vengeance" are a testament to SEWER ALTAR’s command of their sound. The record thrives on immediacy, offering short, sharp bursts of aggression that translate perfectly to the live stage, where the band’s intensity and charisma can be fully felt. Every track is meticulously arranged to balance chaos and cohesion, ensuring that the listener is swept up in the energy without ever losing clarity or direction.

Lyrically, SEWER ALTAR delves into death metal themes of defilement and horror, intertwining them with the pervasive malaise of sociopolitical inequality. The band reclaims the societal irreverence and paranoia aimed at the lower classes, embracing it as a spiritual totem that guides the album’s dark and uncompromising vision.

SEWER ALTAR's debut album "Fever Dreams of Vengeance" will be released this spring on multiple formats: CD via 783Label and Hecatombe Records, LP via 783Label, Hecatombe Records and 7Degrees Records, and tape via Iron Corpse Productions.

Recorded with an emphasis on raw power and clarity, "Fever Dreams of Vengeance" presents SEWER ALTAR as a band capable of fusing grindcore ferocity with hardcore accessibility, producing music that is punishing yet irresistibly fun. The album marks a bold step forward from the demo, establishing the band as one of Finland’s most exciting new extreme acts and promising to leave an indelible mark on fans of uncompromising underground death-grind.

For fans of: Terrorizer, Bolt Thrower, Weekend Nachos, Spazz

Tracklist:

01. Landfill Sky Burial

02. Tachanka Drive-by

03. Altar in the Sewers

04. Fencewalkin Cheetah

05. 18 and Death

06. Deadw8

07. Cryonaut Sludge

08. Resilient Like a Disease

09. Outnumbered

10. Slave Driver Smile

11. Writing on the Wall

Line-up:

Vermis Animus - Bass, Lead Vocals

Deströyer 161 - Guitars, Vocals

R. Charon - Drums

SEWER ALTAR

https://seweraltar.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sewer_altar/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559579033698

7Degrees Records (D)

https://www.7degrees-records.de/

https://www.7degreesrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.7DegreesRecords

https://www.instagram.com/7degreesrecords

Hecatombe Records (ES)

https://www.instagram.com/hecatombe_records

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063571814325

783 Label (UK)

https://www.783label.com/

https://www.facebook.com/783label

https://www.instagram.com/783label/

Iron Corpse (FI)

https://www.ironcorpse.com/

https://ironcorpse.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cultoftheironcorpse

INTHRACED RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "CONSTELLATION ZERO"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

The Finnish symphonic melodic death metal band Inthraced are set to release their long-awaited debut album 'Constellation Zero' on May 15th 2026 via Inverse Records. The last single, title track Constellation Zero is unleashed today and it is available on all major streaming platforms:  https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-constellation

The band comments:

"The album’s title track. A cold, cosmic, and sci-fi-like atmosphere."

BIOGRAPHY:

Inthraced is a Finnish metal band founded in 2011, blending melodic intensity with cosmic darkness to forge a distinct and powerful soundscape. Their early releases, “The New Awakening” (2012) and “The Rising Chaos” (2014), set the foundation for their rise, further amplified by the 2019 single “Interstellar.”

In 2022, the band was reborn with a new guitarist and bassist, igniting the creative fire behind their debut album “Constellation Zero” — an epic and ambitious journey that carries the listener to the very edges of the universe.

LISTEN to the first single 'Neon Frontiers': https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-neon-frontiers 

LISTEN to the second single 'The Black Star': https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-black-star 

LISTEN to the third single 'The Way of the Voice':  https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-the-way 

Inthraced - Constellation Zero (Single 2026)

Composed by Tommi Takkunen & Mirko Byman

Lyrics by Tommi Takkunen & Tuomas Lautanen

ISRC: FIRNX2500005

Cover art by Robert H, Holo Dreamz

Inthraced - Constellation Zero (Album 2026)

 

Track list:

01. The Revenant

02. Neon Frontiers

03. The Black Star

04. Darkest Chest

05. Constellation Zero

06. The Way Of The Voice

07. Lost Divinity

Mixed by Janne Korpela JK mixing studios Finland

Mastered by Mika Jussila @ Finnvox studios Finland

Cover art by Robert H, Holo Dreamz

CD PRE-ORDERS from HERE. 

Line-up:

Tommi Takkunen - Guitar & Vocals

Mirko Byman - Guitar

Eetu Kovapohja - Bass

Antti Ikonen - Drums

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/Inthraced

https://www.instagram.com/inthracedofficial

https://inthraced.bandcamp.com

ACOLYTHUS RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "SCHOLARS OF EMPIRES BEYOND"

PRESS RELEASE:

 Finnish black metal band Acolythus are set to release their debut album 'Unearthly Kingdoms 'Neath Lifeless Stars' on May 8th 2026 via Inverse Records. The first and only single 'Scholars of Empires Beyond' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/acolythus-scholars

The band comments:

"Scholars of Empires Beyond embodies the very elements that inspired the creation of the album and the becoming of Acolythus. Born not only from the members’ passion for black metal but also from a growing distaste for the sterile sound of modern metal production, this record rejects perfection in favor of authenticity. Written in its entirety and recorded within a single month—February 2026—we deliberately constrained the production process to preserve the aggression and the human element behind every take. No edits, no gimmicks, only pure expression. Listeners can expect furious, melodic, and at times unexpected echoes of Finnish old-school black metal!"

BIOGRAPHY:

Acolythus is a project strongly rooted in traditional black metal, boasting straightforward aggression coupled with a recognizable Finnish melodic approach to the genre. Featuring members from Convulse, Sargassus and Jotungrav, the band was born as an outlet for the musicians' black metal aspirations. After the inspiration struck, 'Unearthly Kingdoms 'Neath Lifeless Stars' was written and recorded in a matter of weeks. The album aims at conveying the aggression and feeling behind the music in its purest form. Hence in Acolythus' music, the listener will only hear real instruments being played by real people - free of all edits and tricks that dominate the modern metal sound.  Thematically Acolythus centers itself around esoteric and occult knowledge, as well as a somewhat misanthropic and post-apocalyptic focus on humanity. Much of the inspiration from which the music is born out of can be traced to the mystical worldbuilding and wordweaving of bands such as Alghazanth, Immortal and Emperor, to name a few. In short, Acolythus provides the listener with poetic hymns and sermons of woe, accompanied by blazing and ice-cold riffs in the most authentic way black metal should be performed in.

Acolythus - Scholars of Empires Beyond (Single 2026)

Track list:

01. Scholars of Empires Beyond

-Composed, lyrics and produced by Acolythus

-Mix & Master by Teemu Leskinen

-Single cover art by Matias Stenman

Acolythus - Unearthly Kingdoms 'Neath Lifeless Stars  (Album 2026)

Track list:

1. Among Ruins Forlorn 

2. Scholars of Empires Beyond

3. As the Slaughtered Wizards Reincarnate

4. Frozen Desolate Warfields

5. Vacuous Gods of the Abyss

6. Unearthly Kingdoms 'Neath Lifeless Stars

7. In the Fading Light of Burning Cathedrals

-All music written and produced by Acolythus

-Mix & Master by Teemu Leskinen

-Album cover art by Matias Stenman

Line-up:

Guitars & Vocals: Angrmáni (Matias Stenman)

Drums: Maleficarum (Matias Rokio)

Bass: Abyssias (Teemu Leskinen)

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/Acolythusband

https://www.instagram.com/acolythusband

https://acolythus.bandcamp.com

SOULFALLEN RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "FLESH UNEARTHED"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finland’s melodic dark metal masters SOULFALLEN return with a second single from their long-awaited upcoming fourth album, set to be released later this year. ’Flesh Unearthed’ is the shortest track of the album, representing its faster and more aggressive side. 

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/soulfallen-fleshunearthed

”Flesh Unearthed, or FU for short, was one of the first songs we composed for the new album. It is blasting assault that grips its listener from start to finish with its tight riffs and haunting melodies. We can’t wait to unleash this beast live,” accounts vocalist-frontman Kai Leikola. 

Watch the lyric video for the song: 

https://youtu.be/wbh3px-FaXM

Next live dates:

3.4.2026 Hatefeast Metal Festival, Kuopio, Finland

13.6.2026 Hard Rock Korppi, Laukaa, Finland

SOULFALLEN is:

Kai Leikola - vocals

Aapeli Kivimäki - guitars

Jari Kinnunen - guitars

Teemu Vähäkangas - bass

Aaro Lappalainen - drums

Discography:

World Expiration (2007)

Grave New World (2009)

The Promise of Hell (2012)

https://www.soulfallen.com/

https://www.facebook.com/soulfallenofficial

https://www.instagram.com/soulfallen_official/

Tracklist/ISRC-codes:

01. Flesh Unearthed

ISRC: FI3FC2655403

Composer: Aapeli Kivimäki & Jari Kinnunen

Lyricist: Kai Leikola

Arrangement: Soulfallen

HORIZON OF AEONS RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "UNTIL THE DARKNESS CLAIMS US"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

The Finnish dark metal band Horizon of Aeons are set to release their debut album, Timeless Forms of Desolation, on 29 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single 'Until the Darkness Claims Us', is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/horizon-of-aeons-darkness

The band comments:

"The title of the song is taken from the book written by Sarah J. Maas. The lyrics are loosely based on that story. The vow of absolute loyalty and brotherhood binds us to one another until our very last breath. The doomy atmosphere in the first part of the song is crushingly heavy, but only momentarily until the melodic relief comes. Later in the song, the heaviness returns, followed by beautiful melodies from keyboards and guitar, and the outro features three consecutive key modulations. This is something you don’t hear every day in metal music."

BIOGRAPHY:

Horizon of Aeons is a gothic dark metal band founded in 2024, bringing together seasoned musicians from the Finnish metal scene. The band consists of Miska Lehtivuori (vocals, guitar), Ville Pekkala (guitar), Pekka Venho (bass), and Pekka Jokela (drums). These members have a rich history of playing together in various bands (Fall of the Leafe, Ablaze in Hatred, Searing Meadow, Mormânt De Snagov, Leaflet, Jackie’s Land), which laid the foundation for their cohesive and powerful sound.

Horizon of Aeons’ musical influences are as diverse as the members’ extensive  backgrounds in the metal scene. Each member brings a wealth of experience from their  previous bands, contributing to the band’s unique sound.

Together, these musicians create a sound that is both intense and melodic, drawing from a wide array of metal subgenres. Their influences span across various styles, allowing them to craft a distinctive musical identity that is uniquely their own. This blend of experience and inspiration results in a sound that is both familiar and innovative, pushing the boundaries of gothic dark metal.

Themes and Lyrics

Horizon of Aeons’ lyrics delve deeply into the dark and complex concept of time and its relentless progression. Their songs often explore the infinite future contrasted with the finite past, creating a haunting and introspective atmosphere. The band masterfully weaves themes of existence and memory into their music, painting vivid pictures of a world where time is both a creator and a destroyer.

In addition, Horizon of Aeons touches on themes of cosmic forces, often using esoteric and mystical imagery. They explore the inherent inclinations of humanity, the seductive nature of sin, and the purifying power of darkness. This adds a layer of depth to their music, as they challenge conventional beliefs and embrace the darker aspects of existence.

Overall, the band’s lyrics are a profound exploration of time, existence, and the human condition, offering listeners a journey through the infinite and the ephemeral.

Debut Release

Horizon of Aeons’ debut album titled Timeless Forms of Desolation is set to be released through Inverse Records in 2026. Their first single, Haunting Presence, is already available on all digital platforms, showcasing a tantalizing preview of their dark, atmospheric sound through a condensed single edit.

LISTEN to the first single Kairos: https://push.fm/fl/horizon-of-aeons-kairos

Horizon of Aeon - Until the Darkness Claims Us (Single 2026)

-Composed by Miska Lehtivuori, Ville Pekkala, Pekka Venho & Pekka Jokela

-Lyrics by Miska Lehtivuori & Ville Pekkala

-Mixed & mastered by Miska Lehtivuori

-ISRC: FIP6B2600006

-Single cover by Vivia Lehtivuori

Horizon of Aeon - Timeless Forms of Desolation  (Album 2026)

Track list: 

1. Kairos

2. Aedis Tenebrae 

3. Ghosts Transcending

4. Devilish Mist of Deformed 

5. 1846 (The Ones Beneath)

6. Until the Darkness Claims Us

7. Spectral Echoes

8. Haunting Presence  

-Album cover by Miska Lehtivuori

CD PRE-ORDERS from Inverse Store. 

Line-up:

Miska Lehtivuori – Vocals, Guitars

Ville Pekkala – Guitars

Pekka Venho – Bass

Pekka Jokela – Drums

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/horizonofaeons

https://www.instagram.com/horizonofaeons 

https://horizonofaeons.bandcamp.com