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VITAMIN X - Second Single revealed - New Album "Ride The Apocalypse" in March 2026 via Svart Records
 "Ride the Apocalypse" is the 2nd single and title track of VITAMIN X’s upcoming seventh album, out on March 13th 2026 via Svart Records.
The song is a sarcastic, high-speed snapshot of the times we’re living in - a world racing toward collapse, driven by climate change, endless wars, and the global rise of right-wing politics. It captures the feeling of moving at shattering speed, faster than light, straight toward the abyss - while governments, corporations, and public figures keep pretending nothing is wrong. Climate denial, political denial, moral denial: everything is “under control,” as long as growth continues and profits stay intact.
Musically, the track goes into raw and relentless Discharge style D-beat hardcore punk, opening with repetitive, pounding marching drum hits, before exploding into full D-beat speed.
Fasten your seatbelts, crank it up, and Ride the Apocalypse with us! Listen to the new single here: https://orcd.co/ridetheapocalypsesingle
Amsterdam’s hardcore legends VITAMIN X are back with a new album "Ride The Apocalypse", the band’s most intense and ambitious album to date. Mastered by Joel Grind (Toxic Holocaust, Municipal Waste) and featuring apocalyptic artwork by Andrei Bouzikov (Municipal Waste), the record delivers 16 tracks of pure mayhem: faster, harder, and heavier than anything the band has done before. Everyone who’s heard the early mixes agree — this is the strongest VITAMIN X album yet.
With "Ride The Apocalypse", VITAMIN X enters a new chapter — sharper, faster, and more devastating than ever.
Tracklist:
01. Chop Chop Chop
02. Ride The Apocalypse
03. Sociopath
04. Unleash The Wolves
05. Sirens’ Call
06. Devolution/Devilution
07. Bite The Hand That Feeds
08. Brainfreeze
09. Genetic Mutation
10. Symphony Of Doom
11. Wanna Be Me
12. Break Away
13. W.A.R
14. Toxic Reality
15. Fear
16. It Never Ends
17. Over The Line
https://www.svartrecords.com +++ https://www.facebook.com/vitaminxhc
TRIUMPHER – Third Album "Piercing The Heart Of The World" coming in March 2026 via No Remorse Records – Music Video Premiere
 No Remorse Records proudly announces the new opus of Athens / Greece based epic metallers TRIUMPHER - "Piercing The Heart Of The World" is set for release on March 6th 2026!
A music video for the album's opening track "Black Blood" can be checked out here: https://youtu.be/JrerpYfQrBs
TRIUMPHER was founded in 2020 by Mars Triumph. The band forges a powerful blend of epic heavy metal infused with black and extreme metal elements, delivering a sound that is both militant and grand, rooted in tradition yet unique in execution, creating a distinct sonic mark of their own.
In 2023, TRIUMPHER released their debut album "Storming The Walls", which made a strong impact on the international underground metal scene with its distinctive and disciplined approach to epic metal. Following the album’s success, the band signed with No Remorse Records (which also re-released the debut album on CD and vinyl formats), marking an important step in their development and international reach. Their sophomore album, "Spirit Invictus" (2024), further solidified TRIUMPHER’s position as one of the most notable modern acts of the epic metal movement, earning wide recognition and expanding their global fanbase with their unbound, furious and dramatic epic heavy metal.
TRIUMPHER has performed at key underground and established metal festivals across Europe, including Keep It True, Up The Hammers, Hell Over Hammaburg, Midálidare Rock Festival, Pyrenean Metal Warriors, Metal im Void, Metalheads Open Air, and Rethymno Rocks. They have also supported major acts such as Crimson Glory, Tom Gabriel Warrior's Triumph of Death, Primordial, Grave Digger, and Midnight. Renowned for their intense, TRIUMPHER delivering fully electric and dominant live performances.
Their upcoming much-awaited third full-length album "Piercing The Heart Of The World" will be followed by a European tour starting on March 19th, 2026, continuing their steady rise within the international metal circuit. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord Audiolab. Produced by Achilleas Kalantzis & TRIUMPHER. Cover artwork by Anastasia Ziazopoulou.
Tracklist:
1. Black Blood
2. Destroyer
3. The Mountain Throne
4. Ithaca (Return Of The Eternal King)
5. Vaults Of Immortals
6. The Flaming Sword
7. Erinyes
8. Naus Apidalia
Line-up:
Mars Triumph: Vocals
Christopher Tsakiropoulos: Guitars
Mario Ñ Peters: Guitars
Stelios Zoumis: Bass
Agis Tzoukopoulos: Drums
https://www.noremorse.gr +++ https://www.facebook.com/Triumpher.official
FILI BIBIANO’S FORTRESS – Second Album "Death Is Your Master" out soon on High Roller Records – New Lyric Video available
 FILI BIBIANO’S FORTRESS have revealed another song from their upcoming sophomore full-length "Death Is Your Master", set for release on January 30th 2026 through High Roller Records.
A lyric video for the track "Fugitive" is available here: https://youtu.be/V44aIzCoCro
FORTRESS are a traditional heavy metal band, formed in Whittier, California in 2016. After an initial EP, they issued their debut album "Don’t Spare The Wicked" on High Roller Records in 2021. To differentiate between all those bands bearing the same name, it was decided to use the moniker FILI BIBIANO’S FORTRESS from now on, relating to the band’s founding member (who is also playing with Intranced).
"Death Is Your Master" is the second FORTRESS album. Apart from Fili Bibiano, who is handling guitar, bass and synth on the record, there is Joey Mancaruso on drums and Juan Aguila on lead vocals. The album was recorded mostly at Fili Bibiano’s own Black Light Studio in Gardena, California, and at Brothers Marc Studio in Gardena. It was produced by Fili Bibiano.
Just like on the debut album, the guitar playing on "Death Is Your Master" is once again outstanding, Fili Bibiano’s neo-classical guitar runs are one of the biggest trademarks of the FORTRESS sound.
Tracklist:
1. Flesh And Dagger
2. Savage Sword
3. Fugitive
4. Night City
5. Blackest Night (Feat. Chris Nuñez)
6. Maze
7. B.Y.O.D.
Line-up:
Fili Bibiano – Guitar, Bass, Synth
Juan Aguila – Vocals
Joey Mancaruso – Drums
Adrian Aguilar – Drums on "B.Y.O.D."
https://www.hrrecords.de/FILI-BIBIANOS-FORTRESS +++ https://www.facebook.com/Fortressheavymetal
COSCRADH – Second Album "Carving The Causeway To The Otherworld" in February 2026 via 20 Buck Spin – Track Premiere
 20 Buck Spin proudly announces the sophomore full-length of Ireland’s COSCRADH, "Carving the Causeway to the Otherworld", set for release on February 20th 2026 on all formats.
"Carving The Causeway To The Otherworld" is a cosmic execution, binding together the bygone causeways, war gods, stone idols and star-born forces that the druids sought to harness. A vision of the night sky as a living battlement of omens, for those who would hark to the old wrathful spirits.
Savage and mystical Black Death Metal with a heavy and detailed Irish historical influence. For fans of Teitanblood, Angelcorpse, Immortal, Absu, Black Curse, Mayhem, Katharsis, Cultes Des Ghoules and Malthusian.
Get a first impression here with "Caesar's Revelation (Hibernia L. VI V. XIV ad XVI et XXIV)": https://youtu.be/65sdXW--YXA
Recorded in 2025 at Sun Studios, and Studio One Temple Bar, Átha Cliath by Last Light Recordings. Mastered by Dan Lowndes, Resonance Sound Studios. Cover artwork by Stefan Todorović, Khaos Diktator Design.
Tracklist:
1. Five Fifths Awaken
2. Carving the Causeway to the Otherworld
3. Adhradh Dé Ghoac
4. Caesar's Revelation (Hibernia L. VI V. XIV ad XVI et XXIV)
5. The Calling
6. Scythe of Saturn
7. Badhah's Shadows
8. Opening the Gates to Styx, Nix, Kerberos and Hydra
Line-up:
Ciarán Ó Críodáin: Guitars, Vocals, Lyrics
Hick Ó Aodha: Bass, Vocals, Noise
Jason Keane: Guitars, Lead, Synth
Boban Burger: Drums
https://www.20buckspin.com +++ https://www.facebook.com/Coscradh
OBSCURITY – New Album "Ascheregen" out soon on Trollzorn Records – New Lyric Video
 German horde OBSCURITY have released the title track of their upcoming tenth full-length album "Ascheregen", out on January 29th 2026 via Trollzorn Records.
A lyric video is premiered here: https://youtu.be/DMeiYkUPoFI
Since the release of their previous album "Skogarmaors" there have been significant line-up changes within the band, so it is not surprising that "Ascheregen" features both – new musical elements and established tried-and-true strengths. With this new powerhouse, the four members around band founder Agalaz is following a single course: forward like hell-fire!
On "Ascheregen" listeners can expect the powerful mix of melodic Death-/Viking Metal in the band’s usual style, but this time with a sharper Black Metal edge. That added bite lets OBSCURITY push to further enhance both melody and intensity. Consequently, "Ascheregen" musically moves closer to the direction of their albums "Tenkterra" and "Vintar".
In terms of songwriting, the Bergisch ensemble has also taken it up a notch, delivering more mature, fully fleshed-out song structures overall. For the track "Rúnar Víg", the quintet fulfilled a long-cherished wish by bringing in a guest from Sweden. Erik Grawsiö of Månegarm, a longtime friend of OBSCURITY, lends the song even greater epic breadth with his unmistakable voice, making it a standout moment on the album. Notably, Erik’s guest vocals are performed completely in German.
Lyrically "Ascheregen" unfolds as a conceptual, dark journey through past and present. Across twelve chapters from the ominous opening "Initium Dekadentiae" to the final echoes of "Dystopie und Schwanengesang", old Norse mythology, the violent shadows of Christianization and the fractures of our modern world are intertwined. At its heart "Ascheregen" is both lament and defiance - a critical reflection on the decay of society and a call to resist paternalistic and subjugating conformity.
Produced by Tim Schuldt and OBSCURITY at 4CN Studios. Cover artwork by Jan Yrlund / Darkgrove Design.
Tracklist:
01. Initium Dekadentiae
02. Flammentaufe
03. Schwur
04. Blutgebet
05. Dreifaltigkeit
06. Ascheregen
07. Ketzerjagd
08. Läuterung
09. Bekehrung
10. Runenwinter
11. Rúnar Víg
12. Dystopie und Schwanengesang
https://www.trollzorn.de +++ https://www.facebook.com/obscuritybergischland
LEATHERHEAD – Second Album "Violent Horror Stories" in February 2026 via No Remorse Records – Video Clip
 No Remorse Records proudly announces the sophomore full-length of Greek speed metallers LEATHERHEAD, entitled "Violent Horror Stories", set for release on February 13th 2026.
Following the band's highly acclaimed self-titled debut album from 2024, "Violent Horror Stories" will be the establishment of LEATHERHEAD's horror heavy metal sound, achieving a darker and more aggressive approach than its predecessor.
A video clip for the opening track " V.H.S." has been premiered here: https://youtu.be/KIU05ddLTW0
Produced by LEATHERHEAD and George Kougioumtzoglou. Mastered by Arthur Rizk. Cover artwork by Mario Lopez.
Tracklist:
1. V.H.S.
2. Summoning the Dead
3. The Visitors
4. Children of the Beast
5. Incubus
6. Crimson Eyes
7. Something Evil (This Way Comes)
8. Dreamcatcher
https://www.noremorse.gr +++ https://www.facebook.com/LeatherHeadofficial
BITTERNESS – New Album "Hallowed Be The Game" coming in February 2026 via G.U.C. – Track Premiere
 German thrashers BITTERNESS have unleashed a first song from their upcoming new album "Hallowed Be The Game", set for release on February 6th 2026 via G.U.C. / Metal-Store24.
The opening track "WWH8" is streaming here with a lyric video: https://youtu.be/6BG0WII1kmw
Formed in 2001, BITTERNESS always have stated their reputation as a damn heavy live act, playing more than 300 shows at home and abroad. The band's typical sound contains classic Thrash attacks and combines them with some gloomy Death Metal parts, as well as elements of Gothenburg-style Melodic Death.
"Hallowed Be The Game" was recorded, mixed and mastered by Christoph Brandes at Iguana Studios / Freiburg (Germany). The cover artwork was created by Andrei Bouzikov (Municipal Waste, Havok, Exarsis, Dust Bolt, a.o.). For the first time in the band's history there are also guest musicians featured: Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (Tankard) contributed vocals for "High Sobriety" and Michael Goldschmidt played the guitar solos on "High Sobriety" and "Win-Windustry".
Tracklist:
01. WWH8
02. AMOK : KOMA
03. Hypochristian
04. High Sobriety
05. Win-Windustry
06. Hallowed Be The Game
07. Losing
08. Magnum Innominandum (Instrumental)
09. Scream! (Misfits Cover)
https://www.metal-store24.de +++ https://www.facebook.com/bitternessthrash
HATING LIFE – Debut Mini Album "Revenge From Beyond" in February 2026 via Pulverised Records – Track Premiere
 Pulverised Records proudly announces the debut mini album of Spanish death metal duo HATING LIFE, entitled "Revenge From Beyond", scheduled for February 27th 2026 on CD, LP and digitally.
The project was started by Santiago Cavero, guitar player and founding member of ATARAXY, one of Spain's most respected and relentless old-school death metal outfits since 2008.
He states: “The whole process was very spontaneous, the result of me jamming with a Gibson Les Paul and a HM-2 pedal and ending up soon with great riffs, melodies and plenty of ideas. With ATARAXY having now a very specific personality, it felt great to rediscover primitive death metal roots. You can call it a tribute or a declaration of intent. The first GRAVE material was and remains a clear exponent, among many others, of the kind of death metal that truly motivated me to compose the tracks for this.”
While he handles here all the instruments, Santi asked his ATARAXY comrade Javi to take care of both the lyrical content and vocals.
Get ready for putrid and raw HM-2 drenched death metal tunes, decorated with a cover artwork by Luxi Lahtinen (Convulse, Incantation, Galvanizer, etc).
The title track is streaming here: https://youtu.be/hTj0Uodm9Uw
Tracklist:
1. Into The Grave
2. The Eternal Embrace
3. A Somber Night
4. Rebellion Against The Vile
5. Revenge From Beyond
6. The Sense Of Fear
Line-up:
Santiago Cavero – Guitars, Bass, Drums, Piano
Javier Manzano – Vocals
https://www.pulverised.net +++ https://pulverised.bandcamp.com
SLAUGHTERDAY – New Lyric Video - Fifth Full-Length "Dread Emperor" coming in February 2026 via Testimony Records
 SLAUGHTERDAY have unleashed the next single for their upcoming new album, "Dread Emperor", scheduled for February 13th 2026 via Testimony Records on all formats.
"Dethroned" is streaming here with a lyric video: https://youtu.be/hVj_fXT2fjw
SLAUGHTERDAY comment: "This track is Slaughterday at our most unusual and adventurous – an explosive collision of groove, punk energy, and death metal brutality", axeslinger Jens Finger states. "We explore new musical territory while sticking to our roots by combining heavy grooves and infectious hooks with relentless aggression." Bernd Reiners continues: "Lyrically, 'Dethroned' is a manifesto of rebellion and resistance, a clarion call against tyranny where no gods and no masters hold sway", the growler emphasises. "This song is catchy and ferocious as well as uncompromising, and we see it as a powerful statement of defiance and raw energy."
With "Dread Emperor", SLAUGHTERDAY deliver everything that they excel in, which is also precisely what their fans want from the duo: perfectly executed old school death metal with a wicked twist. From crushing doom-ridden ultra-heavy parts to calculated outbreaks of utter brutality, this record offers everything a still beating death metal heart could ask for. And of course, those cosmic horrors of the Great Old Ones, forbidden sounds, and tentacled death metal are still rising. The German band has also added more deeper meaning to their tales of cosmic terrors as a healthy antidote to stereotypes.
SLAUGHTERDAY present new horrors and more brutal madness than ever that make "Dread Emperor" essential listening for any self-respecting old school death metal afficionado!
The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge, Rhauderfehn (DE). The cover artwork was crafted by Pär Olofsson.
Tracklist:
01. Enthroned
02. Obliteration Crusade
03. Rapture of Rot
04. Astral Carnage
05. Subconscious Pandemonium
06. Dread Emperor
07. The Forsaken Ones
08. Necrocide
09. Dethroned
10. Golem (Protector cover)
Line-up:
Jens Finger – Guitars, Bass
Bernd Reiners – Vocals, Drums
https://spkr.store/collections/slaughterday +++ https://www.slaughterday.de
KERRIGAN – New 7'' Single "The Ice Witch" via High Roller Records – Lyric Video
 Germany's up-and-coming heavy metallers KERRIGAN will release a new 7'' single, "The Ice Witch", on February 27th 2026 via High Roller Records.
The band was formed in Freiburg in 2019 by Bruno Schotten (guitars, bass) and Jonas Weber (vocals, guitars). The duo recorded a demo tape consisting of original compositions "Intruders", "Force And Will" and "Heavy Metal 2020" plus a cover version of "Rest In Peace" by Wolf (UK). "Heavy Metal 2020" was later released by Fucking Kill Records on tape and vinyl (and later re-issued by High Roller Records).
For their first full-length album "Bloodmoon", KERRIGAN inked a deal with High Roller Records. "Bloodmoon" was recorded with the help of session drummer Jonathan Döring, an old friend of the band, and received very favorable reviews in the metal press when it was released back in 2023. Together with Jakob on bass, Jonathan now is a regular member of KERRIGAN.
Three years after "Bloodmoon", it’s time for more...
As a little taster for the new album, the band has decided to issue a limited edition 7” single. The A-side “The Ice Witch” is one of the catchiest and most striking numbers off the upcoming full-length, whereas the exclusive flipside “You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet Baby”, a breathtaking cover version of a song by The Smiths, marries the iconic 80s vibe with melodic heavy metal.
Check out the lyric video for "The Ice Witch" here: https://youtu.be/z_kdK2W3TxU
Guitarist Bruno Schotten explains: "Jonas and I have a similar taste when it comes to music of the eighties. A lot of our inspiration does not directly come from metal but from other (guitar-driven) music from the same period. Whereas last time around we covered a true NWOBHM classic – ‘Rest In Peace’ by Wolf – we now wanted to re-visit a band we both adore for their songwriting: namely The Smiths. Our interpretation of ‘You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet Baby’ will only be available as the B-Side of the ‘The Ice Witch’ single. We just wanted to do something special."
Pre-orders: https://www.hrrecords.de/KERRIGAN
Recorded, Mixed and mastered by Christoph Brandes at Iguana Studios / Germany. Artwork by Adam Burke.
Line-Up:
Jonas Weber - Vocals, Guitars
Bruno Schotten - Guitars
Jakob Zeblin – Bass
Jonathan Döring - Drums
https://www.hrrecords.de +++ https://www.facebook.com/Kerriganheavymetal
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