Quebec hardcore titans Get The Shot have unleashed their most heavy track to date called 'Pit of Misery'. Following the success of their previous release, 'Dominant Predation', which featured a collaboration with Paleface Swiss's vocalist Zelli, the band continue to push the boundaries of their sound.

Check out the video for 'Pit of Misery' here: https://youtu.be/xA37R3rJ3w4

Stream 'Pit of Misery' here: https://arisingempire.com/pitofmisery

In support of the new single, Get The Shot will soon embark on the 'Pit of Misery' tour 2025, bringing their intense live performance to audiences across Europe. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below. 

'Pit of Misery' tour 2025
With half me, Vomit Forth and Soulprison
07.03.25 - Frankfurt, DE - Das Bett
08.03.25 - Karlsruhe, DE - Die Stadtmitte
09.03.25 - Aarau, CH - Kiff
10.03.25 - Prague, CZ - Futurum
11.03.25 - München, DE - Backstage
12.03.25 - Leipzig, DE - Felsenkeller
13.03.25 - Warsaw, PL - Voodoo
14.03.25 - Berlin, DE - Columbia Theater
15.03.25 - Fredericia, DK - Eksercerhuset
16.03.25 - Hamburg, DE - Knust
18.03.25 - Köln, DE - Gebäude 9
19.03.25 - Nürnberg, DE - Z-Bau
20.03.25 - Vechta, DE - Gulfhaus
21.03.25 - Arlon, BE - L’Entrepot
22.03.25 - Brugge, BE - Cactus

Get The Shot have emerged as a formidable force in the hardcore scene since their inception, launching with 'Perdition' in 2012, and quickly establishing a unique, raw and uncompromising style. Their discography, which includes No Peace In Hell (2014), Infinite Punishment (2017), and the JUNO-nominated Merciless Destruction (2022), reflects a consistent refinement of their intense sound and a broadening of their global reach through extensive touring.

With over 500 concerts across three continents, including prominent appearances at festivals like Wacken, Hellfest and Summerbreeze, Get The Shot have solidified their reputation with impactful tracks and explosive live performances. Their music, characterised by a potent combination of aggression and principled themes, continues to resonate deeply with fans. The band remain committed to the core values of authenticity, integrity, and equality, addressing the disillusioned realism and flaws of an era marked by blind individualism.

Recently, Get The Shot have entered an exciting new chapter with a massive release in collaboration with Zelli from Paleface Swiss under their new label. This partnership marks yet another step in their journey, as they continue to embody the rage and anger towards the brutal realities of our world, cementing their standing on international stages and within the hardcore community.

Get The Shot are:
Jean-Philippe Lagacé | vocals
Tom Chiasson | guitar
Olivier Roy | guitar
Dany Roberge | bass
Patrick Woods | drums

For more information:
https://www.instagram.com/gettheshothc
https://www.facebook.com/gettheshothc
https://www.tiktok.com/@gettheshot666
https://twitter.com/gettheshothc

Photo Credit: Claus Cordes

For more than 50 years, the composer, musician and producer Klaus Schulze rolled out his extensive sounds and played his legendary sequences. He shaped the 'Berlin School' and was among the most influential of all electronic music artists.

Following the release of the album 101, MILKY WAY in November 2024, Bon Voyage (Live Hamburg Audimax 1981), another historic document from the archives of the master of the Moog synthesiser, will be released on 25th April via SPV Recordings.

Pre-order Bon Voyage here: 
https://klausschulze.lnk.to/bonvoyage

In November 1981, Klaus Schulze was scheduled to go on a two-week tour through Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, which was to end in the Audimax Hamburg. Multi-instrumentalist Manuel Göttsching accompanied Klaus on tour as a special guest. This recording of the Hamburg Audimax concert was originally intended as a spontaneous, internal documentation; as a nice souvenir for everyone of a wonderful tour and now, after more than 40 years, allows all fans to share in the wonderful memories.

With this in mind, we wish you - certainly also on behalf of Klaus and Manuel - a safe journey. Bon Voyage!

Bon Voyage (Live Audimax Hamburg 1981) will be released as:

2CD+DVD Edition
Digipak incl. double live CD and video recording of the concert on DVD (NTSC, FSK 0)

2LP Edition
LP Sleeve with black 180g vinyl and LP booklet

10-Track Stream & Download Version

CD1
1 The journey begins 04:46  
2 Bon temple 30:06 
3 Ash Tari moderne 06:31 
4 Moulin bleu 16:32 
5 Kreisreise 05:27  
6 Ritus duplex 08:12  
7 Wiegenlied 03:45  
CD2
1 Voyage encore 14:59
DVD
Video - Live Audimax Hamburg 1981 - 93:59

LP1 - Side A
1 The journey begins 04:46
2 Bon temple Pt#1 19:25
LP1 - Side B
1 Bon temple Pt#2 10:57
2 Ash Tari moderne 06:31
3 Moulin bleu Pt#1 05:27
LP2 - Side C
1 Moulin Bleu Pt#2 11:13
2 Kreisreise 05:27
3 Ritus duplex 08:12
LP2 - Side D
1 Wiegenlied 03:26
2 Voyage encore 14:59

Photo Credit: Malcolm Pugh

Gold, the long-awaited debut full-length from SCOUR, is out today via Nuclear Blast Records. 

SCOUR are the extreme metal collective featuring heavy music veterans Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down), Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), John Jarvis (Nest, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index), and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Lock Up).

Today SCOUR also release the visualiser for their track 'Coin', with a guest solo from Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus). Watch here: https://youtu.be/yykVdI0uUf0

Comments Kloeppel,  “I don’t normally step aside for SCOUR solos, but, when I do, it’s for guys like Gary Holt from Slayer and Exodus. Bonded By Blood!”

Purchase Gold at THIS LOCATION.

Deepening the experience set forth on SCOUR’s previously released EP trilogy, Gold pulls the listener through a blistering vortex of speed, aggression, and, above all, absolute horror. Drawing from a deep framework of literary horror masterworks, Gold guides the listener beyond the realm of death and through the metaphysical anomalies of a disheveled and decaying mind.

Gold, which features cover art by Cain Gillis, is available on CD, LP, limited edition cassette (US only), and digital formats.

Forged in 2015, SCOUR quickly made their mark with the blistering debut single 'Dispatched.' Their first release, The Grey EP (2016), came via Anselmo's own Housecore Records, followed by The Red EP in 2017. In 2020, SCOUR unleashed their most aggressive effort yet, The Black EP, released under Housecore and Nuclear Blast Records and featuring guest appearances from notable figures like Erik Rutan, Pat O’Brien, and actor Jason Momoa.

And now SCOUR elevates their intensity with the announcement of their first full-length album, Gold, which includes a guest solo by Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus). Recording for Gold began in February 2023 at Nodferatu’s Lair -- Philip Anselmo’s personal studio and rehearsal space -- which saw the band highly engaged in a concentrated effort toward a truly diabolical composition, with Anselmo leading the charge at every turn. One would often find the entire band in the control room in ecstatic debate, meticulously mulling over every blast beat and divebomb. The album was intermittently refined, and lyrical concepts finalised, over the course of 2023 as touring schedules would allow.

Anselmo began vocal recordings in Autumn 2023 at The Lair. Backup vocal recordings were then executed by the rest of the band in arena backstage rooms over the course of Pantera’s February 2024 tour, where the full band would also thoroughly review the instrumentation mixes. Once the tracks were finalized by SCOUR and mixing engineer Dennis Israel, they were then passed to Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden for mastering by Jens Bogren. 

Despite their relatively short career, SCOUR has performed at some of the world’s most prominent festivals, including Roskilde, Hellfest, Tecate Metal Fest, and Maryland Deathfest. With such a powerful pedigree, SCOUR remains a dominant force in both live performances and studio recordings, and fans can expect even more from them in the future.

SCOUR online:
https://www.facebook.com/scourband
https://www.instagram.com/scour_official
https://www.youtube.com/c/SCOUROFFICIAL
https://www.scourofficial.com

Gold Track Listing:

1. Cross
2. Blades
3.Infusorium
4. Ornaments
5.Coin
6. Evil
7. Devil
8. Contaminated
9. Hell
10. Invoke
11. Gold
12. Angels
13. Serve

Photo Credit: John Gyllhamn

Swedish rockers Smash Into Pieces unveil their new single 'Man or Machine', building on the momentum of their previous successes, including the chart-topping singles 'Six Feet Under' and 'Heroes Are Calling'. Both songs have drawn significant listeners, with 'Six Feet Under' earning double platinum status and 'Heroes Are Calling' achieving Gold within weeks of its release.

Watch the lyric video for 'Man or Machine' here: https://youtu.be/9v5SJoDin_4

Stream here: orcd.co/smashintopiecesmanormachine​

Known for their distinctive futuristic and apocalyptic aesthetic, Smash Into Pieces have also gained recognition for their cinematic mini-series 'ARCADIA WORLD,' which explores a parallel virtual reality. Their live performances are marked by powerful choruses and an energetic presence, drawing audiences into what has been described as a "digital cybertronic circus".​

With over a billion streams and views, the band have established a strong global presence. In 2022, they supported Evanescence and Within Temptation on the "Worlds Collide Tour," further expanding their reach. 2023 saw Smash Into Pieces achieve a new milestone when 'Six Feet Under' placed #3 in the Swedish Eurovision competition. This was followed by a busy touring schedule across Europe and the US, with a total of over 150 live shows throughout the year.

2024 began on a high note as the band once again competed in Swedish Eurovision, where they reached #3 in the grand final, and their single topped Swedish radio charts for four weeks. Their current headline tour in Scandinavia continues to gain traction, with additional shows being added as dates sell out. Following this, the band completed a successful North American tour and is set for a busy fall and winter, with a European and a Swedish tour planned.

For more information:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vhrwzjf9H3icunkVFi9tq?si=WcGyc23hQoKl8JkY2s-XCw&nd=1&dlsi=b65b2cd54c954fca
https://www.instagram.com/smashintopiecesofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SmashIntoPieces
https://www.tiktok.com/@smashintopiecesofficial

Los Angeles-based The Dark have officially dropped their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP via Arising Empire, cementing their place as one of the most exciting new acts in rock. The band, formed by Craig Johns Jr. and Alan Ashby (Of Mice & Men) deliver a haunting yet electrifying sound, drawing influence from Nine Inch Nails, White Zombie, Deftones, and Health.

Stream / Purchase here: https://arisingempire.com/thedarkep

The EP’s lead single, 'Chemicals', made waves upon release, premiering on BBC Radio 1’s Rock Show with Daniel P Carter and amassing over 400,000 Spotify streams in no time flat. To celebrate the EP’s release, The Dark will play their first-ever headline show on February 23, 2025, at The Echo in Los Angeles, a night that marks the beginning of a new era for the band.

German breakout band From Fall To Spring have released their brand-new single, 'Take The Pain Away'. The song delivers a powerful mix of soaring vocals, a massive chorus, and infectious energy.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/KZQcD8ZDySE

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/takethepainaway

The release comes as the band competes in "Chefsache ESC 2025 – Who Sings for Germany', the Raab TV show determining Germany’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. With their signature blend of rock, metal, and modern electronic elements, From Fall To Spring are proving to be strong contenders, captivating audiences with their electrifying performance.

Catch From Fall To Spring live:
24.10.25 - Hamburg (DE) - Gruenspan (Selling Fast)
25.10.25 - Eindhoven (NL) - De Effenaar
27.10.25 - London (UK) - The Dome
28.10.25 - Manchester (UK) - Night & Day Cafe
30.10.25 - Antwerp (BE) - Kavka Oudaan
31.10.25 - Paris (FR) - La Maroquinerie
01.11.25 - Cologne (DE) - Carlswerk (Upgrade!)
02.11.25 - Leipzig (DE) - Werk 2 (Selling Fast)
03.11.25 - Frankfurt (DE) - Das Bett
05.11.25 - Zurich (CH) - Exil
06.11.25 - Stuttgart (DE) - Im Wizemann (Selling Fast)
07.11.25 - Prague (CZ) - Palac Akropolis
09.11.25 - Munich (DE) - Backstage (Selling Fast)
11.11.25 - Warsaw (PL) - Hydrozagadka

UK's unstoppable rising stars, To Obey A Tyrant, return with their highly anticipated Frigore Inferni EP, out today via Seek and Strike. The band channels a dizzying array of non-stop intensity loaded with intricate musicianship backed upon a foundation of heavy metal brutality. The new EP see's a natural evolution from their previous works, taking their sound to new, even darker extremes. With Frigore Inferni, To Obey A Tyrant bring their fans along on a harrowing journey to a frozen apocalypse, exploring a world consumed by torment and ruled by nefarious entities.

Following a successful UK tour with Osiah and Draconian Reign, Frigore Inferni marks a new chapter for the band as they prepare to bring their explosive sound to the global stage.

Watch the official music video for 'Frigore Inferni' here: https://youtu.be/iwTEEEJynOA

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/usnxajhm

To Obey A Tyrant states: "Our new music video, 'Frigore Inferni,' is the manifestation of what the EP represents. It translates to the cold of hell or freezing hell. The video itself depicts a giant sigil made of branches which is our emblem as a band, if you look closely it spells out TOAT - To Obey A Tyrant. The Sigil is also the main focus on the EP cover. Think of its presence in the video as being positioned in the earth, the freezing hell has spread across the land and dominion has been achieved. Hell and earth becoming one and we're playing in the midst of this new realm." 

The band will also be hitting the stage for two live dates. First, they’ll bring their explosive energy to the Embrace The Chaos all-day festival in Bristol on 22nd February, followed by an exclusive EP release show in their hometown of Bournemouth on 21st March. These shows are set to be monumental, with fans guaranteed an intense live experience that channels the chaos and power of Frigore Inferni.

The EP’s concept unfolds around two malevolent entities who awaken a frozen apocalypse, throwing the world into an unrelenting abyss. Each track paints a vivid picture of the grotesque horrors of this new hell, the sinister rulers behind it, and the dark origins of their reign. Fans can expect the band’s signature blend of blackened, orchestral deathcore: blistering blast beats, guttural vocals, crushing slams, and mind-bending breakdowns, all set to a chilling backdrop of eerie melodies.

Frigore Inferni is the follow-up to the band's 2022 full-length, Omnimalevolent, and their 2019 debut, Conjuring Damnation. This latest EP sees To Obey A Tyrant push their sound to new heights, darker, fiercer  and more relentless than ever before. It’s a must-listen for long-time fans and newcomers alike, as the band continues to carve out their place as one of the most exciting and innovative acts in the UK extreme music scene.

Since their formation, To Obey A Tyrant have racked up over 1 million streams across all digital platforms. Their rise has been meteoric, sharing the stage with extreme music legends such as Decapitated, Chelsea Grin, Aborted, Vulvodynia, Signs of the Swarm, Within Destruction, and Fit for an Autopsy, among others. They've also graced some of the UK’s largest metal festivals, including Bloodstock Open Air and UK Tech-Fest, further cementing their status as a leading rising force in deathcore.

With Frigore Inferni, To Obey A Tyrant are not just pushing the genre forward, they’re defining a new wave in extreme music, blending brutality with cinematic, orchestral chaos to create an unrelenting soundscape that will leave fans wanting more.

To Obey A Tyrant online:

Facebook || Instagram || Spotify

Frigore Inferni Tracklist:

1. I, Apollyon 
2. Obsidian Sol
3. Dawnbreaker
4. Frigore Inferni
5. Prince Ov Death
6. Winter's Rite

What happens when the cosmic upheaval of Wallowing collides with the industrial furnace of Tayne? A black hole so colossal, so ravenous, it devours everything in its path, leaving nothing but a trail of annihilation. Enter 'Ancient Sorcery', their explosive, collaborative new single, a sonic maelstrom that will leave you gasping for air and potentially devoid of facial hair.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/uGWO79G5YV0 

Stream here: https://bfan.link/ancient-sorcery 

These two titans of the UK underground have been setting fire to the scene, each delivering seismic releases that rattle the foundations of sound itself. Wallowing’s Earth Reaper (2023) on Church Road Records and Tayne’s debut LOVE (2025) on MNRK Heavy/Inside Job are milestones in their journeys, yet they share one gloriously chaotic trait: noise. Not just any noise, mind you, but the kind that makes your spine tremble and your brain wonder if it's had one too many cosmic shots of caffeine , the kind of noise that sounds like a fax machine having a meltdown inside a black hole.

While Wallowing dives into the bottomless abyss of extreme metal, fusing grindcore, sludge and a primal fury capable of shaking the earth’s core, Tayne weaves irresistible danceable magic, blending infectious pop hooks with pulse-pounding EDM rhythms. When these forces combine on 'Ancient Sorcery', the result is a soundscape unlike anything you've ever experienced, a collision of dimensions where chaos and melody meet in a breath stealing, hair raising embrace.

It’s filthy. It’s unapologetic. It’s hypnotic in the way that only true cosmic chaos can be. With this mind-bending collaboration, Wallowing and Tayne don’t just push the envelope, they consume it, leaving behind a genre-defying masterpiece that will leave you both breathless and hungry for more.

Prepare to be swept away by the cosmic fury of 'Ancient Sorcery'. It’s not just a song; it’s a force of nature, an otherworldly event.

Tayne online:
https://www.youtube.com/@tayneband
https://www.instagram.com/tayneband
https://x.com/TayneBand
https://www.tiktok.com/@tayneband
https://www.facebook.com/tayneband
http://www.mnrkheavy.com

Wallowing online: 
https://www.facebook.com/wallowingnoise 
https://wallowingnoise.bandcamp.com 
https://www.instagram.com/wallowing_noise 
https://linktr.ee/WALLOWING 

Today British metal heavyweights Conjurer release their brand new video 'All You Will Remember (Live @ Radar Festival 2024)', reminding fans of the almighty power of one of the UK's favourite young bands. 

Watch the video for 'All You Will Remember (Live @ Radar Festival 2024)' here: https://youtu.be/8D3xKa26QiE

In April Conjurer will hit the road again, on a massive EU/UK tour alongside Make Them Suffer, Resolve and If Not For Me. UK dates as follows:

May 08 - ENGINE ROOMS, Southampton
May 09 - SWX, Bristol
May 10 - ACADEMY 2, Manchester
May 11 - SLAY, Glasgow
May 13 - THE LIMELIGHT, Belfast
May 14 - WHELANS, Dublin
May 15 - STYLUS, Leeds
May 16 - THE ASYLUM, Birmingham
May 17 - O2 ISLINGTON, London

Get tickets: www.mtsband.com

Singer Brady comments: “As we come to the end of the Páthos cycle, we wanted to share this live performance from our headline set at RADAR Festival last year. 'All You Will Remember' is one of the deeper cuts from the record, and is emotionally something that Dani put a lot of themselves into. For me, it shows a different side of what this band is capable of and is something that I hope resonates with people ahead of the new material we’re working on. I’d also like to thank our crew for helping us put the show together and for capturing this moment: we couldn’t do any of this without them.”

About Conjurer:

Páthos is not an album for the half-hearted or faint-hearted. Elements of Sumac, Gojira, old Mastodon, and Oathbreaker, their last record is a multi-layered beast – sludge, death, doom, black metal, and hardcore influences clash and collide throughout, all masterfully finished by Will Putney’s exquisite mix and master.
 
The fifty-minute runtime of Páthos is not without its moments of the sublime, with post-metal nods to Conjurer and Pijn’s acclaimed Curse These Metal Hands project throughout. That a band can be at once so triumphantly beautiful and gut-punchingly heavy is a testament to Conjurer’s quality and a surefire sign of their future longevity at the top of Britain’s heavy music scene.

Conjurer are:
Brady Deeprose | guitars, vocals
Dani Nightingale | guitars, vocals
Conor Marshall | bass
Noah See | drums

Conjurer online:
https://www.facebook.com/conjureruk
https://x.com/ConjurerUK
https://www.instagram.com/conjureruk
https://www.conjureruk.com