For the past 40 years, the Bay Area thrash pioneers Heathen have abided by their never-say-die attitude. The Heathen brand of intelligent yet aggressive thrash appealed not only to the genre’s core demographic but also to metal fans looking for brains behind the brawn. On March 14th, the band will release their newest offering Bleed The World: Live via Nuclear Blast Records.

Bleed The World: Live features songs from each of the band’s albums, including recent tracks such as ‘Sun in My Hand’ and ‘The Blight’ as well as classics such as ‘Hypnotized’ and ‘Goblin’s Blade,’ mirroring the band’s crushing live setlist. Today, Heathen offers fans the first single with a live music video for the track 'Sun In My Hand'.

Heathen comment: "We're beyond stoked to announce the Bleed the World: Live album! We recorded both the band AND the audience at every show on our 'Bleed the World' tour to capture a true live experience in audio form. The most powerful performances of each song were mixed for the album and the results are incredible. Can't wait to share this with everyone to enjoy while we get ready to head into the studio for another dose of Bay Area thrash!"

Stream 'Sun In My Hand' here: 
https://bfan.link/sun-in-my-hand

Pre-order & pre-save Bleed The World: Live:
https://bfan.link/bleed-the-world-live

Recorded in several cities across the United States during the 2023 'Bleed the World' tour, Bleed the World: Live is the perfect audio representation of the Heathen live show. Produced by guitarist Kragen Lum and mixed by Zeuss, Bleed the World: Live transports the listener into the concert hall with a crystal-clear yet heavy production and captures the interaction between the band and the audience that makes every Heathen live show special. The cover artwork by Travis Smith depicts a steel Heathen logo piercing the bleeding Earth, held by a hand that encapsulates the world tour as a moment in time.

Bleed the World: Live is available for pre-order in CD jewel and red vinyl at 
https://bfan.link/bleed-the-world-live

Bleed The Earth: Live Tracklisting:
1. This Rotting Sphere (Live)
2. The Blight (Live)
3. Empire Of The Blind (Live)
4. Dying Season (Live)
5. Set Me Free (Live)
6. Sun In My Hand (Live)
7. The Heathen Horde (Live)
8. Goblin's Blade (Live)
9. Hypnotized (Live)

Photo Credit: Eivind Hansen

KERRANG THE SOUND OF 2025: “Industrial noise pop’ that’s both visceral and sensual, like finding true romance bumping bodies at 6am in a Berlin basement nightclub.”

METAL HAMMER: “Taking their cues as much from Lady Gaga as they do Nine Inch Nails, Tayne marry abrasive electronic beats and synths with a finely honed sense of melody, producing a tight, taut album that is greater than the sum of its parts.”

HOT PRESS (IRE) HOT FOR 25: “The missing link between Gaga and Nine Inch Nails with a soupcon of Depeche Mode thrown in for very good measure, it fair rattles the bassbins.”

LEGACY (DE): “Fans of experimental dark music will get their money's worth just as much as those of danceable industrial stompers, crude anti-pop numbers and uncomfortable noise rock.”

Dublin-born, London-based Tayne drop their highly anticipated debut album Love today via MNRK Heavy / Inside Job. A fearless fusion of metal, industrial, shoegaze and pop, Love is an electrifying sonic journey that pushes the boundaries of the genre. With blistering intensity, the album confronts the complex, often chaotic nature of love, unraveling its contradictions and the emotional conflicts that arise in its pursuit. It's an audacious exploration of what love really means, raw, unfiltered and unapologetically real.

“The contrast [of genres] is far more interesting to me,” Tayne frontman Matt Sutton explains. “I still love extreme metal and heavy bands, but I think there's something a little bit more exciting when you're trying to create something that isn’t what everyone else is doing.”

Order Love here: https://insidejob.lnk.to/TayneLOVE

Love showcases Tayne at their boldest, blending ferocious energy with genre defying exploration. The album includes 'Fear', anthemic enough for stadiums, featuring a blistering guest appearance from Rolo Tomassi’s James Spence; 'In This Trend', an industrial dancefloor monster that could easily tear through the walls of Berghain; and 'Wasted', a brutal, mechanical explosion channelling the raw power of Ministry and Fear Factory, while struggling to find peace in the chaos.

“'Wasted' is all about lust,” explains Matt. “It’s about getting swept up in those intense feelings, confusing them for something more meaningful, and then stripping it all away to expose the mess it leaves behind.”

Love is co-produced by Tayne & longtime collaborator Wayne Adams (Green Lung, Pet Brick), one of a number of collaborations with artists as diverse as Jesu, Cage Fight, Rolo Tomassi, Mastiff, Katie Kim & Poisonous Birds with Tayne supporting the likes of HEALTH, Author & Punisher and The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Greg Puciato.

Tayne have been announced for 2000 Trees & ArcTanGent festivals alongside fellow countrymen Kneecap, Taking Back Sunday, Rolo Tomassi, The Melvins, Between The Buried And Me, The Fall of Troy & more. 

Tayne are also throwing an unforgettable album release party at Camden’s iconic Black Heart on Wednesday, 5th February, the true home of heavy metal. Celebrate Love with the band as they bring their fierce energy to the stage, while LD’s Kitchen serves up Tayne inspired vegan dishes and custom cocktails to fuel the night. It’s a full-throttle, head-banging event you won’t want to miss.

Catch Tayne on the following dates:

5th February: Album Release Party at The Black Heart, London
24th Apr: Rough Trade Bristol
29 - 30th May 2025: Supersonic Bloc Party, Paris, FR
9 - 12th July: 2000 Trees, Cheltneham
13 - 16th August 2025: ArcTanGent Festival, Bristol 

Tayne are: 
Matthew Sutton (vocals / bass)
Tom Hancock (guitar)
Paul Traveller (drums)

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

Love tracklist:

01 Erased    
02 Down    
03 Coherent ft.Rachel Aspe (Cage Fight)    
04 Scars    
05 Cause Worthless    
06 Fear ft.James Spence (Rolo Tomassi)
07 We    
08 Wasted    
09 In This Trend    
10 Nothing

Photo Credit: Linda Florin

Acclaimed Swedish retro rock crew The Night Flight Orchestra’s highly anticipated seventh studio album, Give Us The Moon, is finally out today, 31st January via Napalm Records. To mark the occasion, the band have just kicked off another full European tour and revealed a beautifully cinematic music video for the final single, 'Paloma'.
 

Check out the video for 'Paloma' here: https://youtu.be/WB8rqlb-bOs

Purchase / stream Give Us The Moon here: https://lnk.to/TNFO-GiveUsTheMoon/napalmrecords

The multifaceted new offering continues The Night Flight Orchestra’s mission of protecting true AOR and will impress fans and critics alike with its spellbinding storylines, brilliant musicianship and unique sound.

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRAcomment: “’Paloma’ is based on a real-life story - stewardess meets pilot, sweet music occurs but ends in despair. This is a liberation song for all those who are stuck in a toxic and abusive relationship.”

Founded in 2007 by members of celebrated bands such as Soilwork, Arch Enemy and Mean Streak, The Night Flight Orchestra have scored three Swedish Grammis nominations with their previous offerings, played several international tours and major festival such as Wacken Open Air, Alcatraz and Bloodstock, and even opened for Kiss on their last ever Swedish shows at legendary Dalhalla. 

Give Us The Moon takes the listener on an exciting sonic journey, balancing between uplifting escapism and captivating stories inspired by real life events. The album's themes span the likes of heroines and temptresses to liberation and romantic nostalgia, set to backdrops of abandoned cities and cosmic tides.
 
The intro track, 'Final Call', sets the scene for Give Us The Moon before impressive opening track 'Stratus'. The intro of 'Like The Beating Of A Heart' captures the listener from its first notes, leading into an irresistibly catchy chorus. The massive 'Melbourne, May I?' is a classic The Night Flight Orchestra anthem, featuring captivating solos that are equally prominent on following track 'Miraculous'. The Night Flight Orchestra slows it down for the emotional 'Paloma', before again diving into different soundscapes on the exciting, uplifting 'Cosmic Tide'. The title track, 'Give Us The Moon', builds into a singalong chorus, before the band continues their trademark of name-dropping streets and cities on 'A Paris Point Of View', that features fascinating instrumentation, including particularly 80s-inspired keys and groovy bass. Sentimental 'Runaways' feels like a part of a movie, only partially because of the attention-grabbing intro track before the first notes. The Night Flight Orchestra get the tempo up once more for 'Way To Spend The Night', before epic closing track 'Stewardess, Empress, Hot Mess (And The Captain Of Pain)' wraps up The Night Flight Orchestra’s most cinematic masterpiece so far.
 
Give Us The Moon is free from the limitations of one genre or style, although many of the soundscapes of the album draw inspiration from the 80s, making the album a varied, exciting adventure. The album was produced by The Night Flight Orchestra and Sebastian Forslund, who also mixed the album, and is mastered by Plec Johansson at the award-winning The Panic Room Studios. The galactic artwork was once again created by the talented Giorgia Carteri. Boarding is completed - fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the flight!
 
The Night Flight Orchestra comment on their new album:
 
“We have never worked harder on an album before and what a journey it’s been. We feel that this album has it all and there’s no way we could have done any better. It’s an explosion of emotions and cinematic landscapes where you’ll be catapulted into space and then land smoothly, while feeling right at home. It will be your haven and your grand escape all at once. We hope you will connect to this album with every fibre of your body and mind, just like we do. Please do enjoy Give Us The Moon!”

See The Night Flight Orchestra on their Moon Over Europe 2025 tour: 

30.01.25 NL - Tilburg / 13
31.01.25 FR - Lyon / O Totem Live
01.02.25 UK - London / Garage
02.02.25 FR - Paris / Petit Bain
04.02.25 ES - Bilbao / Sana27
05.02.25 PT - Lisbon / Lisboa Au Vivo
07.02.25 ES - Madrid / Mon
08.02.25 ES - Barcelona / Wolf
11.02.25 IT - Milan / Legend Club
13.02.25 HU - Budapest / Durer Kert
14.02.25 AT - Vienna / Szene
15.02.25 DE - Munich / Backstage
16.02.25 CZ - Prague / Futurum
18.02.25 CH - Aarau / KIFF
19.02.25 DE - Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal
20.02.25 DE - Nuremberg / Hirsch
21.02.25 DE - Karlsruhe / Substage
22.02.25 DE - Berlin / Frannz Club
24.02.25 DE - Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli

Moon Over Scandinavia 2025 Tour:

27.02.25 SE - Uppsala / Katalin
28.02.25 SE - Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
01.03.25 SE - Gothenburg / Gothenburg Filmstudios*
06.03.25 DK - Copenhagen / Vega
07.03.25 SE - Norrköping / Arbis
08.03.25 SE - Malmö / Plan B

*w/ NESTOR

The Night Flight Orchestra are:

Björn Strid - Vocals
Sharlee D’Angelo - Bass
Jonas Källsbäck - Drums
Sebastian Forslund - Guitar, Percussions
John Lönnmyr - Keys
Rasmus Ehrnborn - Guitar
Anna Brygard - Backing Vocals
Åsa Lundman - Backing Vocals

For more information:
NAPALM RECORDS
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK

Give Us The Moon tracklisting:
 
1. Final Call (Intro)
2. Stratus
3. Shooting Velvet
4. Like The Beating Of A Heart
5. Melbourne, May I?
6. Miraculous
7. Paloma
8. Cosmic Tide
9. Give Us The Moon
10. A Paris Point Of View
11. Runaways
12. Way To Spend The Night
13. Stewardess, Empress, Hot Mess (And The Captain Of Pain)

Give Us The Moon will be available in the following formats:   

• 1LP Gatefold Splatter Vinyl incl booklet, poster and flight ticket

• Digisleeve incl booklet, hip bag and sleeping mask       

• 1LP Gatefold Crystal Clear Vinyl 

• 1LP Gatefold Salmon Pink – band exclusive

• 1LP Gatefold Vinyl Black Vinyl

• Digisleeve

• Digital Album

The wait is over, today, 31st January, finally sees the release of Overdriver, the fantastic new album by high-energy rock'n'roll royalty, THE HELLACOPTERS, who are commemorating their 30th anniversary as a band with their ninth full-length.

The successor of their glowingly praised, chart-storming comeback album, Eyes of Oblivion (2022), is filled to the brim with roaring guitars and earth-shattering grooves, fist-raising energy and anthemic choruses, while keeping the variety richer than ever before. 

Singles such as 'Leave A Mark', and the instant hits '(I Don't Wanna Be) Just A Memory' and 'Do You Feel Normal' have only shown a small part of the stylistic range you can find on Overdriver. With fast-paced bangers like 'Wrong Face On' and 'Faraway Looks', THE HELLACOPTERS even nod to their early days. 

In celebration of its release day, a full album stream of Overdriver is now available on YouTube. Go check it out below and turn the volume all the way up: https://youtu.be/zM7DrKMmXCw

THE HELLACOPTERS have also released the focus track 'Don't Let Me Bring You Down'. 'Don't Let Me Bring You Down' is the second track found within Overdriver.

THE HELLACOPTERS will play a couple of release shows in Sweden, Finland and Norway, most of which are already sold out. Their guests will be the Swedish rock band Spiders. More headline shows in Germany and Denmark, with support by legendary US rock'n'roll heroes Supersuckers, will follow in April, as well as a few selected summer festival shows later in the year. Get your tickets now as they're moving fast! 

Purchase/stream Overdriver:
https://hellacopters.bfan.link/odlp

AVAILABLE FORMATS:

- Ltd Edition Digipak CD /w Patch & 2 Bonus Tracks * (3.500)

- Ltd. Deluxe LP (Apricot & Black Marbled)
  + Bonus Maxi 12'' * (via NB Mailorder & band store US) (1.200)

- Ltd. Deluxe LP (Magenta Transparent)
  + Bonus Maxi 12'' * (only via band store EU) (1.000)

       * Bonus Tracks: Wild Night (Van Morrison Cover), What's Going On? (Al Stewart Cover)

- Black LP (unlimited)
- Brick Red LP (unlimited)
- Apricot + Purple Black Splatter LP (1.500)
- Apricot LP (only in Nordic countries) (1.000)
- Yellow Transparent LP (only in Sweden) (1.000)
- Oxblood LP (via Sound Pollution) (500)
- Red Gold LP (via Sweden Rock) (500)
- Picture LP (only via band) (1.000)

- Cassette (only via band) (200)

- CD Jewelcase

- Digital Album

ABOUT THE HELLACOPTERS
Less than three years after their triumphant, chart-storming comeback record, Eyes Of Oblivion, which entered on #1 in their home country, on #3 in Germany, and on #6 in Finland, Sweden's most consistently great rock outfit is back with another banger of an album called Overdriver, due out on January 31st, 2025.

In the meantime, THE HELLACOPTERS have celebrated their triumphant return by playing a show with the mighty Iron Maiden in Gothenburg in July 2022, and gigs with Ghost in Germany in June 2023, apart from their own string of headline shows throughout Europe. Eager to keep the rock flowing, February 16th, 2024 saw THE HELLACOPTERS release not one, but two stunning versions of their classic Grande Rock album, which was originally released in 1999. Grande Rock Revisited included a remastered original version and a remixed and partially re-recorded version as a companion piece, showing how the album could have sounded in a parallel universe with guitarist Dregen being in the band at the time. After making rock grande again, the group set sights on new material, debuting the phenomenal single 'Stay With You'  in May 2024 and releasing it as limited 7inch via Lightning Records.

Their ninth full-length Overdriver was recorded at Strawberry Studio & The Honk Palace and is the first THE HELLACOPTERS album entirely produced by Nicke Andersson. As you might expect from a THE HELLACOPTERS album it's filled to the brim with roaring guitars and earth-shattering grooves, fist-raising energy and anthemic choruses, while keeping the variety richer than ever before. The striking cover for Overdriver was created by German illustrator Max Löffler.

For more:
https://www.facebook.com/thehellacopters
https://www.instagram.com/thehellacopters
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXYfoQipr6Unnyb-WKbkjw
https://linktr.ee/thehellacopters

Overdriver tracklisting:

1    Token Apologies    03:21
2    Don't Let Me Bring You Down    03:15
3    (I Don’t Wanna Be) Just A Memory    03:23
4    Wrong Face On    02:57
5    Soldier On    04:15
6    Doomsday Daydreams    03:13
7    Faraway Looks    02:52
8    Coming Down    03:53
9    Do You Feel Normal    03:35
10    The Stench    03:56
11    Leave A Mark    05:21

British metalcore force TheCityIsOurs have officially released their highly anticipated new album Will You Still Love Me?, delivering an emotionally charged and sonically intense collection of tracks.

Featuring standout singles like 'Shame', 'In The Dark' and 'Psycho', the album blends crushing riffs, anthemic choruses, and raw, introspective lyricism, solidifying the band's place in the modern metalcore scene.

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

With Will You Still Love Me?, TheCityIsOurs explore themes of love, loss, and self-doubt, offering a deeply personal yet universally relatable listening experience.

Catch TheCityIsOurs live:
05/03 – Manchester – Academy 3
06/03 – Bristol – Exchange
07/03 – London – The Underworld
08/03 – Birmingham – Asylum
09/03 – Glasgow – Garage 2

Swedish metalcore powerhouse Aviana are back with a vengeance, delivering an electrifying new single 'Storm Ablaze'. Known for their intense soundscapes and relentless energy, Aviana continue to push boundaries, further solidifying their place among the heavyweights of modern metalcore.

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

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

Following the massive success of their 2022 album Corporation, which has amassed over 32 million streams on Spotify, Aviana prove once again why they are one of the most formidable acts in the scene.

Photo Credit: Harry Steel

The UK's most exciting new heavy band, HERIOT, will be supported by Southampton stalwarts Grove Street and London hardcore newcomers False Reality on their debut album headline tour in April. 

Dates as follows:

09 Apr: Glasgow, G2 @ The Garage
10 Apr: Bristol, Fleece
11 Apr: London, Underworld
12 Apr: Birmingham, Asylum
13 Apr: Manchester, Rebellion

Tickets available from: https://www.heriotmetal.com

Comprised of individuals deeply rooted in the underground music scene, False Reality are a London-based hardcore band that formed in 2023. Renowned for their thrash infused, hardcore crossover sound and fiercely energetic performances they draw influences from bands such as Trapped Under Ice, Broken Teeth and Backtrack as well as early era Sepultura and even Deftones.

False Reality have carved out a distinct identity, leaving an imprint on audiences who have witnessed their performances. Having already shared the stage with the likes of Speed, Jesus Piece, Madball, Buried Alive and Static Dress, garnering support both locally and nationally, False Reality are solidifying their status as ones to watch.

Crossover hardcore quintet Grove Street dropped their 2023 debut The Path To Righteousness (UNFD) to national acclaim. Collaboration with Josh Middleton (Sylosis) and a co-headline run with Inhuman Nature have seen them further their already-established name, following a trio of EPs under the Grove Street Families moniker.

Watch HERIOT's singles here: 
'Opaline': https://youtu.be/oYCWVNOtp1E
'Foul Void': https://youtu.be/1NdIbCZvo7k
'Siege Lord': https://youtu.be/771l_1Tpzkk
'At The Fortress Gate': https://youtu.be/Oa6SICQj_Mo

Stream and purchase Devoured by the Mouth of Hell here: https://heriot.lnk.to/DevouredByTheMouthOfHell

Devoured by the Mouth of Hell was recorded and produced by HERIOT's Jake Packer with Josh Middleton (Sylosis, Architects) and mixed and mastered by GRAMMY Award-winning Will Putney (END, Fit For An Autopsy, Better Lovers), with additional engineering by Justin Hill (SikTh, Betraying the Martyrs).

NME, Kerrang! and Upset magazine cover stars, Devoured by the Mouth of Hell has been critically acclaimed worldwide as the breakthrough metal album of the year. Celebrating the release, HERIOT performed an intimate album release show in Bristol on 27th September 2024, which instantly sold out. Following the album release, HERIOT have since been on the road in the UK and across Europe supporting Fit For An Autopsy and Sylosis, alongside Darkest Hour.

HERIOT's debut album continues their ascendancy as the pre-eminent new force in the UK heavy scene. The album follows 'Siege Lord' and late 2023's 'Soul Chasm', the first two glimpses of new material following their signing with Century Media and support shows with Architects in summer of 2023.  

HERIOT's debut EP Profound Morality (2022, Church Road Records) catapulted the quartet into the global spotlight, with praise worldwide and a debut, sold-out, headline tour across the UK. The band have since supported Lamb Of God, Thy Art Is Murder, Rolo Tomassi, and performed to packed tents at Download Festival, 2000trees, Wacken Open Air, Bloodstock, Mystic Festival and many more, gathering a legion of fans in the process. They since followed Profound Morality with the ferocious standalone single 'Demure' (February 2023, Church Road Records).

Fully-focused and with a razor-sharp edge, the awe-inspiring double-vocal attack of Jake Packer and Debbie Gough is all-conquering; the titanic support of Erhan Alman (guitar) and Julian Gage (drums) rock-solid. 

HERIOT have deservedly been grabbing attention with all four pairs of hands, weaponising metallic sludge and hardcore, unholy levels of distortion, speed and gut-punching talent. Elements of Nails, Knocked Loose, Code Orange, and Vein.fm combine and collide to exhilarating effect, creating a sound that is truly groundbreaking, fully worthy of the notice the band are achieving.

In their short recent history HERIOT have caught the attention of NME, Pitchfork, The Guardian, Metal Hammer UK, Rock Sound, Brooklyn Vegan, Kerrang!, Revolver, and Knotfest, among many others, heralding the quartet as "one of the most promising young bands in modern metalcore", and "probably the best new metal band in Britain".

HERIOT are:

Jake Packer - Vocals/Bass
Debbie Gough - Vocals/Guitar
Erhan Alman - Guitar
Julian Gage - Drums

For more information:
https://www.heriotmetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/heriotmetal
https://www.instagram.com/heriotmetal
https://twitter.com/heriotmetal

Photo Credit: Lina Glasir

One of modern metal’s most talked-about artists, Ukrainian progressive groove metal icons JINJER, are gearing up to unleash their highly anticipated new full-length album, Duél, next Friday, 7th February 2025 via Napalm Records. Composed of offerings already being dubbed as “punishing” and “empowering” (Revolver) and continuing to prove themselves as “heavy music practitioners in their prime” (Knotfest), the album is poised to achieve top marks – clinching new successes beyond its lauded predecessors.

After ensnaring the eyes and ears of fans worldwide with recent singles like the powerful 'Someone's Daughter', eviscerating 'Rogue' and introspective 'Green Serpent', JINJER have unleashed a refreshing storm of technical proficiency with fifth single and title track 'Duél'. The bewildering track puts JINJER’s unparalleled brand of artistic mastery on full display, expanding on the already over six million cross-platform streams logged on their aforementioned singles. 

Watch the 'Duél' video here: https://youtu.be/hEt3MajR0cU

Pre-order Duél here: https://lnk.to/Jinjer-Duel

After unleashing their most recently released chart-topping studio album, Wallflowers (#1 US Top New Artist Albums, #1 Canada Hard Music Albums, #5 UK Rock & Metal Albums, #7 Official German Album Charts) – hailed as “… one of the finest – and most important – metal releases of 2021” by KERRANG! and “a progressive masterpiece” by New Noise Magazine – and their following cycle on Europe’s biggest festivals (Wacken, Download, Rock am Ring and more), the band went into seclusion to conjure their most jaw-dropping collection of technical genius to date, Duél. The band once again collaborated with accomplished producer Max Morton, who co-produced, mixed and mastered the album. This new masterwork lives up to JINJER’s reputation as metal visionaries, proving that they wear no influences on their sleeves while charging a path entirely of their own making. 

Followers of world-class screamer and multifaceted singer Tatiana Shmayluk will revel in her display of unrelenting power and gripping emotional delivery as early as album opener 'Tantrum' , while cruel stunners like 'Fast Draw' and 'Duél' showcase the acclaimed technical craftwork of drummer Vlad Ulasevich, guiatrist Roman Ibramkhalilov and bassist Eugene Abdukhanov.
 
Eugene Abdukhanov, JINJER bassist commented on the new album: “First of all, it‘s hard to believe that we’re about to release our fifth full length album! After all the releases we’ve made, finally having Duél in our hands and ready to be shared with the world, makes us very proud that our band still hasn’t run out of creativity and inspiration. The fact that we still challenge ourselves to release the best music we have ever made with each new release, is what keeps JINJER moving forward.

"This upcoming album was the longest songwriting process we’ve ever had and it took almost two years to complete. We worked very hard with every free minute we weren’t on tour, recording demos over and over again and always searching for the perfect sound for guitars, bass and drums. It was also the first time that Tatiana did vocal pre-productions, so it’s safe to say that none of our releases were so well thought out and calculated as this one. It pulverises the boundaries of the modern progressive metal genre but still remains sophisticated, exciting and extreme all at the same time. We took up the challenge to expand our musical horizons even wider than before in order to cement Duél to be the next step in JINJER‘s musical growth and hopefully the evolution of metal music in general.”

JINJER LIVE 2025
 
12.02.25 JP – Tokyo / ReNY Alpha
13.02.25 JP – Osaka / Meta Valley
14.02.25 JP – Aichi / ReNY Limited
16.02.25 TW – Taipei / Legacy
18.02.25 PH – Manila / SM Sky Dome
21.02.25 AU – Brisbane / Fortitude Music Hall
23.02.25 AU – Sydney / Hordern Pavilion **
25.02.25 AU – Melbourne / Festival Hall **
26.02.25 AU – Adelaide / Hindley St Music Hall **
28.02.25 AU – Perth / Metro Freo **
02.03.25 NZ – Wellington / San Frap
03.03.25 NZ – Auckland / Powerstation
** plus support: KITTIE
 
Festivals 2025
05.05.25 US - Columbus (OH) / Sonic Temple
01.06.25 LV – Riga / Palladium 
02.06.25 EE – Tallinn / Noblessner Foundry 
03.06.25 LT – Vilnius / Compesa Hall 
05.06.25 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock 
06.06.25 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival 
07.06.25 DE – Nürburg / Rock am Ring 
08.06.25 DE – Nürnberg / Rock im Park 
10.06.25 SI – Ljubljana / Mediacenter 
12.06.25 AT – Vienna / Nova Rock Festival 
13.06.25 FI – Hyvinkää / Rock Fest 
14.06.25 CH – Interlaken / Greenfield Festival 
15.06.25 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival 
17.06.25 BG – Sofia / Maimunarnika 
19.06.25 FR – Clisson / Hellfest 
20.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting 
22.06.25 IT – Milan / Dissonance Fest 
25.06.25 ES – Viveiro / Resurrection Fest 
26.06.25 NL – Ysselsteyn / Jera On Air 
28.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock 
29.06.25 PT – Lisbon / Evil Live Festival 
02.07.25 DK – Roskilde / Roskilde Festival 
… to be continued …

JINJER are:

Tatiana Shmayluk - Vocals
Roman Ibramkhalilov - Guitars
Eugene Abdukhanov - Bass
Vlad Ulasevich - Drums

JINJER online:
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
NAPALM RECORDS

Duél tracklisting:

1. Tantrum
2. Hedonist
3. Rogue
4. Tumbleweed
5. Green Serpent
6. Kafka
7. Dark Bile
8. Fast Draw
9. Someone's Daughter
10. A Tongue So Sly
11. Duél

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JINJER drop new single / video for album title track

New LP Duél out 7th February 2025 via Napalm Records

photo credit: Lina Glasir

One of modern metal’s most talked-about artists, Ukrainian progressive groove metal icons JINJER, are gearing up to unleash their highly anticipated new full-length album, Duél, next Friday, 7th February 2025 via Napalm Records. Composed of offerings already being dubbed as “punishing” and “empowering” (Revolver) and continuing to prove themselves as “heavy music practitioners in their prime” (Knotfest), the album is poised to achieve top marks – clinching new successes beyond its lauded predecessors.

After ensnaring the eyes and ears of fans worldwide with recent singles like the powerful 'Someone's Daughter', eviscerating 'Rogue' and introspective 'Green Serpent', JINJER have unleashed a refreshing storm of technical proficiency with fifth single and title track 'Duél'. The bewildering track puts JINJER’s unparalleled brand of artistic mastery on full display, expanding on the already over six million cross-platform streams logged on their aforementioned singles. 

Watch the 'Duél' video here: https://youtu.be/hEt3MajR0cU

Pre-order Duél here: https://lnk.to/Jinjer-Duel

JINJER - Duél

After unleashing their most recently released chart-topping studio album, Wallflowers (#1 US Top New Artist Albums, #1 Canada Hard Music Albums, #5 UK Rock & Metal Albums, #7 Official German Album Charts) – hailed as “… one of the finest – and most important – metal releases of 2021” by KERRANG! and “a progressive masterpiece” by New Noise Magazine – and their following cycle on Europe’s biggest festivals (Wacken, Download, Rock am Ring and more), the band went into seclusion to conjure their most jaw-dropping collection of technical genius to date, Duél. The band once again collaborated with accomplished producer Max Morton, who co-produced, mixed and mastered the album. This new masterwork lives up to JINJER’s reputation as metal visionaries, proving that they wear no influences on their sleeves while charging a path entirely of their own making. 

Followers of world-class screamer and multifaceted singer Tatiana Shmayluk will revel in her display of unrelenting power and gripping emotional delivery as early as album opener 'Tantrum' , while cruel stunners like 'Fast Draw' and 'Duél' showcase the acclaimed technical craftwork of drummer Vlad Ulasevich, guiatrist Roman Ibramkhalilov and bassist Eugene Abdukhanov.
 
Eugene Abdukhanov, JINJER bassist commented on the new album: “First of all, it‘s hard to believe that we’re about to release our fifth full length album! After all the releases we’ve made, finally having Duél in our hands and ready to be shared with the world, makes us very proud that our band still hasn’t run out of creativity and inspiration. The fact that we still challenge ourselves to release the best music we have ever made with each new release, is what keeps JINJER moving forward.

"This upcoming album was the longest songwriting process we’ve ever had and it took almost two years to complete. We worked very hard with every free minute we weren’t on tour, recording demos over and over again and always searching for the perfect sound for guitars, bass and drums. It was also the first time that Tatiana did vocal pre-productions, so it’s safe to say that none of our releases were so well thought out and calculated as this one. It pulverises the boundaries of the modern progressive metal genre but still remains sophisticated, exciting and extreme all at the same time. We took up the challenge to expand our musical horizons even wider than before in order to cement Duél to be the next step in JINJER‘s musical growth and hopefully the evolution of metal music in general.”

JINJER LIVE 2025
 
12.02.25 JP – Tokyo / ReNY Alpha
13.02.25 JP – Osaka / Meta Valley
14.02.25 JP – Aichi / ReNY Limited
16.02.25 TW – Taipei / Legacy
18.02.25 PH – Manila / SM Sky Dome
21.02.25 AU – Brisbane / Fortitude Music Hall
23.02.25 AU – Sydney / Hordern Pavilion **
25.02.25 AU – Melbourne / Festival Hall **
26.02.25 AU – Adelaide / Hindley St Music Hall **
28.02.25 AU – Perth / Metro Freo **
02.03.25 NZ – Wellington / San Frap
03.03.25 NZ – Auckland / Powerstation
** plus support: KITTIE
 
Festivals 2025
05.05.25 US - Columbus (OH) / Sonic Temple
01.06.25 LV – Riga / Palladium 
02.06.25 EE – Tallinn / Noblessner Foundry 
03.06.25 LT – Vilnius / Compesa Hall 
05.06.25 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock 
06.06.25 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival 
07.06.25 DE – Nürburg / Rock am Ring 
08.06.25 DE – Nürnberg / Rock im Park 
10.06.25 SI – Ljubljana / Mediacenter 
12.06.25 AT – Vienna / Nova Rock Festival 
13.06.25 FI – Hyvinkää / Rock Fest 
14.06.25 CH – Interlaken / Greenfield Festival 
15.06.25 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival 
17.06.25 BG – Sofia / Maimunarnika 
19.06.25 FR – Clisson / Hellfest 
20.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting 
22.06.25 IT – Milan / Dissonance Fest 
25.06.25 ES – Viveiro / Resurrection Fest 
26.06.25 NL – Ysselsteyn / Jera On Air 
28.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock 
29.06.25 PT – Lisbon / Evil Live Festival 
02.07.25 DK – Roskilde / Roskilde Festival 
… to be continued …

JINJER are:

Tatiana Shmayluk - Vocals
Roman Ibramkhalilov - Guitars
Eugene Abdukhanov - Bass
Vlad Ulasevich - Drums

JINJER online:
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
NAPALM RECORDS

Duél tracklisting:

1. Tantrum
2. Hedonist
3. Rogue
4. Tumbleweed
5. Green Serpent
6. Kafka
7. Dark Bile
8. Fast Draw
9. Someone's Daughter
10. A Tongue So Sly
11. Duél

Duél will be available in the following formats:

●      1LP Gatefold LIQUID BLOOD RED Vinyl incl 29x29cm artprint, certificate of authenticity – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
●      1LP Gatefold CRISTALLO RED SPLATTER Vinyl – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
●      1LP Gatefold WHITE BLACK MARBLED Vinyl – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
●      1LP Gatefold SOLID RED Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
●      1LP Gatefold SOLID RED BLACK SPLATTER Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Jinjer Shop exclusive
●      1LP Gatefold CARTRIDGE GREY Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Jinjer Shop exclusive 
●      1LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl
●      Music Cassette RED (White Print) – strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
●      1CD Jewel Case
●      Digital Album

[1LP Gatefold LIQUID BLOOD RED Vinyl incl 29x29cm artprint, certificate of authenticity – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive]

Mesmeric Icelandic darkwave trio Kælan Mikla have announced their EU and UK tour, supporting Perturbator. Additional support comes from Gost.

Dates as follow:

05.11 – FR, Nantes – Sterelux
06.11 – FR, Lille – Aeronef
07.11 – UK, London – O2 Forum Kentish Town
08.11 – UK, Manchester – Damnation Festival (no Kælan Mikla)
11.11 – AT, Vienna – Arena
12.11 – HU, Budapest – Dürer Kert
13.11 – CZ, Prague – SaSaZu
14.11 – DE, Berlin – Huxleys
17.11 – LT, Vilnius – Loftas
19.11 – FI, Helsinki – Kulttuuritalo
21.11 – SE, Stockholm – Fallan
22.11 – DK, Copenhagen – The Grey Hall
23.11 – NO, Oslo – Rockefeller
25.11 – DE, Hamburg – Gruenspan
26.11 – NL, Nijmegen – Doornroosje
27.11 – BE, Brussels – Ancienne Belgique
28.11 – DE, Cologne – Live Music Hall
29.11 – FR, Meisenthal – La Boite Noire
01.12 – DE, Munich – Muffathalle
02.12 – SO, Ljubljana – Kino Šiška
03.12 – IT, Milan – Live Club
04.12 – CH, Lausanne – Les Docks
05.12 – FR, Paris – Le Bataclan
06.12 – FR, Paris – Le Bataclan

Watch Kælan Mikla's last video, 'Stjörnuljós', here: https://youtu.be/9UtKIPS9sP4
Stream 'Stjörnuljós' here: https://orcd.co/stjornuljos

Kælan Mikla soar through the worlds of legends, fairy tales, magic and mysticism. Extraordinary soundscapes conjured by synths, dreamy vocals, screams and droning bass lines dominate and pull the listener ever deeper into the mythical world of Kælan Mikla. 

The band, consisting of Sólveig Matthildur, Margrét Rósa, and Laufey Soffía, let the complex interplay of musical and visual experience play a key role in their stagings, captivating audiences with a unique blend of post-punk, goth, and dream-pop influences, evoking a moody, otherworldly atmosphere inspired by the darkened landscapes of their native Iceland.

The band first gained attention after winning a poetry slam competition, which led to them transforming their literary explorations into music. Their debut album,  Mánadans (2014), introduced their signature atmospheric sound, and their subsequent albums, Kælan Mikla (2016), Nótt eftir nótt (2018), and Undir Köldum Norðurljósum (2021), showcased their progression into a darker, more refined sonic space. 

Kælan Mikla’s ethereal live performances have earned them a dedicated international following, and they have embarked on several major tours with artists such as Ville Valo, Alcest, and Chelsea Wolfe, whose audiences resonated deeply with Kælan Mikla's atmospheric and intense stage presence. Their tour with Ville Valo was particularly significant, as it introduced them to a wider audience of gothic and rock enthusiasts, whilst touring with Chelsea Wolfe also aligned them with similarly dark, evocative acts, creating a synergy that made for unforgettable live experiences.

A key milestone in their career was their BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale session in 2023, which served to showcase their evocative sound to a broader audience and highlighted their growing international appeal. This milestone underscored their position as a key force in the darkwave movement, bringing Icelandic gothic soundscapes to the global stage.

At every stage, the forces of nature play a key role in Kælan Mikla's music, and the personification of their powers shine through. In their own words: “We look at Iceland's nature in the form of female figures who dominate the rugged landscape of lava, fog and cliffs. A powerful feminine energy ties the stories together in a balanced yet provocative way”. 

The elegant lyricism of their poetry builds mountain peaks shrouded in mist and mystery. Kælan Mikla’s otherworldly force continues to profoundly inspire audiences through a cathartic realm of emotional exploration.

Kælan Mikla are:

Laufey Soffía - lead vocals
Margrét Rósa - bass, backing vocals
Sólveig Matthildur - synths, backing vocals, flute

For more: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaelanmikla
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kaelanmikla
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28meEMqGpDrolyQ9OVoDAH?si=lvI9z5hSSDGgpvjB1Q6LoA