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AKTOR – New Track Premiere – Third Album "Professori (Season Two)" out soon via High Roller Records
 AKTOR have revealed another song from their upcoming new album "Professori (Season Two)", set for release on November 28th 2025 through High Roller Records.
"Just One Hand" – Official Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/UijEv87kYGs
AKTOR is one of the many side projects of the one and only Chris "The Professor"Black. He formed the band in 2013 along with Tomi Leppänen (drums) and Jussi Lehtisalo (guitars) from Finland. AKTOR’s debut album »Paranoia« was issued on High Roller Records in 2015, followed by »Placebo« (2020).
On their new record AKTOR once again present a very eclectic mixture of different styles. "Professori (Season Two)" combines eighties new wave (from B 52’s to Talking Heads and Wall Of Voodoo) with a heavy seventies prog/psychedelic vibe.
"Professori (Season Two)" may sound like a strange title for the third album of a band, but there is a story behind the name. Chris Black comments: “Yes, it is very conceptual. 'Professori' is a TV show in the ‘Nordic noir’ genre, like a gritty detective show with all of the usual cliches. So, each song on the album is an episode of the show. I realized while writing that the story was actually the second season of the overall three-season arc. It starts with a twist – the lead character has disappeared! – and this was interesting to me, partly because his partner is elevated to the lead role.”
Mixed & mastered by Dan Swanö. Art & design by Alexander von Wieding.
Tracklist:
01. He Never Came Home
02. Just One Hand
03. Nemesis
04. Politics Politics
05. Idiot Brother
06. Another Piece
07. Too Close (Still Not Close Enough)
08. Back on the Case
09. Children Always Know
10. Helicopter
11. Bigger Picture
https://www.hrrecords.de/AKTOR +++ https://www.facebook.com/fightinginthedark
BEZDAN - Debut Full-Length "Upon The Altar" via I Hate Records - Track Premiere
 Croatian extreme metallers BEZDAN have revealed a first song from their long awaited full-length debut "Upon The Altar", set for release on November 28th 2025 via I Hate Records on CD, LP and in digital versions.
The track "Hades Knights" has been premiered at this location: https://youtu.be/lkZNkTrpgig
BEZDAN (Croatian for "Abyss") have released a couple of singles and EPs during around 15 years of activity. Inspiration comes in form of POSSESSED, 80s DEATH, caveman old SEPULTURA, as well as old Ex-Yugoslav heroes HELLER, EVIL BLOOD and a touch of Black/Speed Metal. Raw, evil and uncompromising - old school without stagnation!
Cover artwork by Daniel Corcuera (Nekronikon).
Pre-order options: https://ihate.bandcamp.com/album/upon-the-altar
Tracklist:
1. Upon The Altar (Intro)
2. Sacrificial Death
3. Dark Messiah
4. When Death Becomes Your Life
5. Endless Fields Of Bones
6. Hades Knights
7. Vengeance
8. Infernal Howls
9. Crypts Of Ancient
https://ihate.se +++ https://www.facebook.com/bezdannikaddan
CASKET – New Album "In The Long Run We Are All Dead" coming January 2026 via Neckbreaker Records – Track Premiere
 German death metal veterans CASKET, formed back in 1990, have announced their new and fifth overall full-length album "In The Long Run We Are All Dead", set for release on January 23rd 2026.
A first track entitled "Hammer, Knife, Spade" can be checked out here: https://casketdeath.bandcamp.com/track/hammer-knife-spade
"In The Long Run We Are All Dead" includes eleven brutal uncompromising tracks. If you listen to CASKET, you listen to no trends, no hypes, just honest Death Metal the way it was meant to be!
Neckbreaker Records is releasing the CD and vinyl versions as well as the corresponding merchandise. A tape version will be available from Slime Inhaler Records and all digital platforms will be served.
Cover artwork by Roberto Toderico.
Tracklist:
01. The Will To Comply
02. Highest Thrones
03. Mirrors
04. Seeds Of Desolation
05. Hammer, Knife, Spade
06. Skull Bunker
07. Necrowaves
08. Mainstream Mutilation
09. Fundamental Rot
10. Strangulation Culture
11. Graveyard Stomper
Line-up:
Schorsch – Guitars / Vokills
Susi – Bass
Marinko – Drums
https://www.casket.de +++ https://neckbreakerrecords.bigcartel.com
WICKED LEATHER – Debut Album "Season Of The Witch" coming in January 2026 via Lost Realm Records – Music Video Premiere
 Spanish metallers WICKED LEATHER have announced their debut full-length album "Season Of The Witch", set for release on January 30th 2026 through Lost Realm Records on CD, LP and digitally.
The title track has been premiered with a music video at this location: https://youtu.be/GIQG6_yiU-I
WICKED LEATHER emerged from Barcelona in 2023, with a clear mission: to channel the spirit of traditional heavy metal through their own vision, infused with raw power, dark atmospheres and an occult edge.
From their earliest steps, the band stood out for the intensity of their sound and the magnetic presence of their performances. Their music draws heavily from the foundations laid by the pioneers of the genre, yet embraces a more shadowy and arcane approach, evoking themes of witchcraft, steel and fire. This balance between reverence for tradition and a hunger for reinvention quickly positioned WICKED LEATHER as one of the most promising new acts in the European underground.
The band’s first recording "Echoes of the Storm" (Single 2024) showcased their unrelenting energy and gave a glimpse of their creative force, earning them recognition among fans and media alike. In 2025, WICKED LEATHER entered the studio to craft their debut full-length album "Season Of The Witch", a record designed to capture not only the power of their riffs and the intensity of their performances, but also the darker, ritualistic aura that has become their signature. The album will be released by Lost Realm Records.
Beyond the studio, WICKED LEATHER will also mark their presence on the live circuit, supporting Enforcer on Spanish dates this November and performing at festivals such as Metal Cova Fest, where they'll share the stage with Jack Starr’s Burning Starr. These shows will cement the band’s reputation as a powerful live act, restless and uncompromising.
Active and unafraid to carve their own path, WICKED LEATHER represent the new blood of heavy metal. With one foot firmly planted in tradition and the other stepping boldly into darker territories, they are ready to bring their vision of steel and shadows to audiences everywhere.
Tracklist:
1. Season of the Witch
2. She is the Storm
3. Crystal Lake
4. Night Hunter
5. Black Goat Rising
6. Midnight Creature
7. Lightning Strike
8. Masquerade of Shadows
Line-up:
Yamila Martins : Vocals
Michel Regueiro : Rhythm Guitar
Alejandro Zarate : Lead Guitar
Cosme Martin : Bass Guitar
Uri “Butcher” Segu : Drums
https://www.lostrealmrecords.com +++ https://www.instagram.com/wicked_leather_official
SUN OF THE DYING - New Music Video - Third Album "A Throne Of Ashes" in November 2025 via AOP Records
 Spanish Doom/Death Metallers SUN OF THE DYING have premiered another song from their upcoming new album "A Throne Of Ashes", set for release on November 21st 2025 via AOP Records.
A music video for the track "Of Abscence" is available here: https://youtu.be/uBOegR6WGdo
Inspired by genre classics like My Dying Bride, Anathema, and Paradise Lost, as well as more modern bands such as Ahab, Swallow the Sun or Shape of Despair, SUN OF THE DYING walks the path of authentic Doom/Death Metal, unafraid to incorporate touches from many other styles.
The band was founded in 2013 by Casuso (guitar) and Lavín (vocals), and reached a stable lineup in 2017. That same year, they released their debut album, "The Roar of the Furious Sea", through Throats Productions.
With the new line-up established and extensive live experience, they recorded their second album, "The Earth Is Silent", at The Empty Hall Studios. It was released in November 2019 through AOP Records. The album’s positive reception led the band to play throughout Spain, until the pandemic forced a temporary retreat from the stage. They returned to live performances sharing the stage with major acts like Sylvaine, Officium Triste and Evadne, and they reached the finals of the Wacken Metal Battle for the second time.
In late 2024, they returned to The Empty Hall Studio to record their third album, "A Throne of Ashes", released in 2025 by AOP Records. The album was mixed and mastered by Javi Félez at Moontower Studios, with artwork by Manuel Cantero.
Tracklist:
1. Martyrs
2. Black Birds Beneath Your Sky
3. With Wings Aflame
4. The Greatest of Winter
5. House of Asterion
6. Of Abscence
https://shop.aoprecords.de +++ https://www.facebook.com/SunofTheDying
IN AETERNUM – Worldwide Deal with Soulseller Records – New Album in early 2026
 It’s the return of the Swedish black death… Soulseller Records are proud to announce the signing of IN AETERNUM!
Founded in the early nineties, IN AETERNUM stormed the scene for many years with 4 full-length albums, several EPs and extensive tours before going into hibernation for an indefinite time. Now the band has been resurrected, is stronger than ever and a brand new album has been recorded with the same line-up from 20 years ago!
Titled "...Of Death and Fire", the new studio album will be released early 2026 and it promises to be a true ripper for all the disciples of black death metal! More details will be revealed very soon.
The band states: "IN AETERNUM are proud to collaborate with Soulseller Records. After 20 years we have come full circle and recorded a brutal new album with the same line up we had back in 2005. We have poured our blood sweat and tears in to this album, our souls are in every word and sound. This marks the beginning of something dark and sinister."
Let "...Of Death and Fire" take you on a journey. Hail darkness, hail death, hail fire.
Line-up:
David Larsson – Guitars, Vocals
Daniel Sahlin – Guitars
Perra Karlsson – Drums
http://www.soulsellerrecords.com +++ https://www.facebook.com/inaeternumofficial
CREATURES – New Album "Creatures II" out soon via High Roller Records – New Single / Music Video revealed
 Brazil's CREATURES have revealed another song from their upcoming new album "Creatures II", scheduled for November 14th 2025 through High Roller Records.
A video clip for the track "Beware The Creatures" is available here: https://youtu.be/2RPzfEgh62g
CREATURES were originally formed in the summer of 2019 in the city of Curitiba. Like most places in Brazil, the scene there is dominated by extreme metal. However, there are some small “pockets of resistance” carrying the torch for more of a traditional heavy metal sound. And CREATURES is one of the most talented of the lot.
"Creatures II" was recorded between September 2024 and March 2025 at Heavy Tron Studio, by Arthur Migotto (Hazy Hamlet). It was produced by Mateus Cantaleano and Migotto. Mateus Cantaleano wrote all the music and lyrics. The line-up on the recording was Marc Brito (vocals), Mateus Cantaleano (guitar), Ricke Nunes (bass), and Sidnei Dubiella (drums). There were also a few special guests, like Caio Vidal on keyboards and Arthur Migotto himself doing some additional vocals.
Cover by Mateus Cantaleäno.
Tracklist:
01. Inferno
02. Devil In Disguise
03. Night Of The Ritual
04. Beware The Creatures
05. Dreams
06. Queen Of Death
07. Pure Madness
08. Danger
09. Nothing Lasts Forever
10. Path Of The Night
11. Beware The Creatures (Extended Version - Bonus Track)
12. Perfect Illusion (Bonus Track)
https://www.hrrecords.de/CREATURES +++ https://www.facebook.com/creaturesheavymetal
TOTAL ANNIHILATION – New Album "Mountains of Madness" in January 2026 via Testimony Records – Music Video / Single Premiere
 Swiss death-thrashers TOTAL ANNIHILATION have announced their new album, entitled "Mountains of Madness", scheduled for January 16th 2026 on all formats through their new label home Testimony Records.
It was recorded by Christoph Brandes at Iguana Studios in Freiburg (DE) and mixed & mastered by Ronnie Björnström at Björnström Sound & Production in Sundsvall (SE). The cover artwork was created by Bruno Gonzalez.
A video clip for the album's leadoff track "The Art of Torture" can be checked out here: https://youtu.be/HFvbwr_JSKQ
Guitarist Jürgen Schmid states: "This song is a beast! Imagine some bastard thing between Frankenstein’s Monster and the Alien – this song delivers all the trademarks we stand for and even more. When you ask for a reference about the current musical development of the band, this would be one of my suggestions to check. And beware… it’s incredibly fast and also a lot of fun to play. Definitely an upcoming classic for our live shows. Lyrically we’re into a very old topic – torture… in any form we are able to imagine. I am always impressed by the loads of energy and creativity mankind can invest in mistreating each other. If you think civilization got rid of these bad habits of medieval times, I sadly have to smash your illusions. It was always here and will always be. It only changed its look."
TOTAL ANNIHILATION will celebrate the band's 20th anniversary year with the release of their fourth full-length "Mountains of Madness". This album delivers all the Swiss precision and trademark elements their following has come to expect of them but also with more of everything: more tempo and serious speed, more brutality, more power, more thrash, more death but also more harmonies, more melodies, and more musicality!
There are also more tentacles, more jaws, more razor-sharp teeth, more twisted mutation, and definitely more evil! Talking about tentacles, the album title points already towards the famous cosmic horror novella "At the Mountains of Madness" (1936) by American gothic author H. P. Lovecraft, who has been a constant source of inspiration for the metal scene in general and TOTAL ANNIHILATION in particular.
Yet for TOTAL ANNIHILATION all this horror is not just escapism for entertainment but it serves a meaningful purpose. The album is permeated by a deep moral disgust and burning anger towards all the evil and reckless destruction that humanity forces onto itself and all other forms of life on this planet and earth itself. "Mountains of Madness" is conceived as an echo of and a bold manifesto about the state of the world as well as an artistic sign of our time.
"Mountains of Madness" has been recorded with ENGL equipment and both guitar shredders of TOTAL ANNIHILATION, Nicolas Stelz and Jürgen Schmid, feel honoured to be officially collaborating with the prestigious musical gear manufacturer now. The guitarists comment: "Total Annihilation runs on pure metal and solid bonds", Nicolas and Jürgen state in unison. "For that reason, we are stoked to announce our collaboration with ENGL Amplification – the masters of crushing guitar tones. Based in Germany and still a true family company, ENGL has set the standard for devastating distortion for decades. Their amps and gear are built to last, insanely versatile, and the weapon of choice for guitarists worldwide. We could not be more thrilled – prepare for total sonic destruction: annihilate 'em all!"
Tracklist:
01. The Art of Torture
02. Mountains of Madness
03. Illusion
04. Chokehold
05. Choose the Day
06. Age of Mental Suicide
07. Nyctophobia
08. Beneath the Cross
09. Invisible Conflagration
10. Lost Forever
11. Hate Remains
Line-up:
Daniel Altwegg – Vocals
Nicolas Stelz – Guitars
Jürgen Schmid – Guitars
Michael Lautenschläger – Drums
Niklaus Denger – Bass
Guest apperance: Additional Vocals by Luca Piazzalonga (Vígljós/Gravpel) on "Choose the Day"
https://spkr.store/collections/total-annihilation +++ hhttps://www.facebook.com/Total.Annihilation.thrash
NATTRADIO - New Album "The Longest Night" via Darkness Shall Rise Productions - Single / Video Premiere
 "Sketches From The Dark" is the first single from NATTRADIOs upcoming second album "The Longest Night", set for release on December 12th 2025 via Darkness Shall Rise Productions on all formats.
Check out the video clip here: https://youtu.be/YX4M2Itn8-w
NATTRADIO is Niklas and Martin, known for collaborations with Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES) & Jonas Renkse (KATATONIA).
Rearing its head out of the seemingly endless darkness of the north, Sweden based NATTRADIO are a rather recent born, obscure entity with so far only one full length album to their name. If the strength of their second album "The Longest Night" is anything to go by NATTRADIO's obscurity should be over soon, though.
The album is characterised by a sombre and pervasive sense of melancholy that splendidly encapsulates themes of isolation and emotional struggle. Preferably listened to during the night's darkest hours "The Longest Night" is a record that gently envelops you.
One of the band's members by writing the following regarding NATTRADIO's motives and sound perfectly characterizes the band: "NATTRADIO was born out of sleepless nights. Every song is written and recorded between 01:00 and 05:00. The songs move through a nocturnal landscape we call Doom Noir – drawing from '90s Gothic Doom, Darkwave, Ambient and at times, Noir Jazz. The goal is to capture night-time themes. These are stories from the hours after midnight, with grief as the central emotion."
Despite drawing inspiration from various sources NATTRADIO's soundscape has certainly most in common with KATATONIA's era beginning with "Discouraged Ones". Especially the singer's voice sounds strikingly similar to Jonas Renkse. So much so that one can only wonder if it's actually the KATATONIA singer's characteristic melancholic voice singing to the sound noir.
"The Longest Night" stands as an evocative journey through the labyrinth of melancholy, offering listeners a soundscape both immersive and introspective.
Appearing right in time to accompany you on endless strolls during the most melancholic season, we heartily encourage you to do yourself a favour and obtain a copy of this marvellous album!
Tracklist:
1. Shadow Speaker
2. Sketches From The Dark
3. Alright For Now
4. Dark Streets
5. Night
6. Shifting Baseline
7. All For You
8. Rainbirds
9. The Longest Night
https://darknessshallrise.de +++ https://www.facebook.com/Nattradio
HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY - Third Album “Disturbing The Cenotaph” in December 2025 via Pulverised Records - Details & Track Premiere
 HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY, led by former MONSTROSITY and VILE frontman and current artwork artist Mike Hrubovcak and Rogga Johansson from PAGANIZER and RIBSPREADER, have announced their third full-length "Disturbing The Cenotaph", set for release on December 12th 2025 through Pulverised Records.
A first track, "Island Of The Dead", has been premiered at this location: https://youtu.be/Z48CsjkIV_s
Since the duo, completed by former THE PROJECT HATE drummer Thomas Ohlsson, originally picked up their moniker as an homage to the 1981 cult horror flick of the same name, it shouldn’t come as a surprise they’ve once again paying tribute to director Lucio Fulci (1927-1996) in one of this album most lethal salvo, "New York Ripper". Elsewhere on this third album, other tracks like "Undead Apocalypse" or "Burial Disturbance" were inspired by other famous horror classics like "Night Of The Living Dead" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", Hrubovcak has come up in his lyrics with his own tales of terror.
Some are totally fictional like, "Coffin Colony" about a "diseased homeless living in underground coffins who gets infected with rabies after eating sewer rats". Others, like "Lunatic Butcher" are inspired by real-life events or, in that case, by the antics and vicious killings of Paul John Knowles, dubbed ‘the Casanova killer’.
Rogga Johansson states: "This album is HOUSE BY THE CEMETARY on steroids. The sound is broad and impious, the vocals are awesome and the heavy riffing interlaced with occasional melody makes an overall varied, fun and GORY listen!"
Completed, like on 2024’s "The Mortuary Hauntings", by a gruesome artwork courtesy Felipe Mora (whose nightmarish visions can already be seen on albums by CONSUMPTION, ACHERON or WOMBBATH) and mixed by Håkan Stuvemark from WOMBBATH, "Disturbing The Cenotaph" is one raw, in-your-face and eight songs packed death-metal-to-the-core album ready to chill you to the bone!
Tracklist:
1. New York Ripper
2. Coffin Colony
3. Island Of The Dead
4. Depraved Unspeakable Acts
5. Massive Cadaver Resurrection
6. Undead Apocalypse
7. Phantom Intrusions
8. Burial Disturbance
9. Lunatic Butcher
https://www.pulverised.net +++ https://www.facebook.com/pulverisedrecords
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