THE DEATH OF MONEY - Manchester/Cardiff-Based Doom Luminaries Return with New Album and Single

For over two decades, The Death of Money have carved out a distinctive home for themselves in the darker recesses of the underground scene.

Emerging from South Wales in 2004, the Cardiff/Manchester trio have spent years exploring the heavier reaches of doom and sludge metal, drawing on the expansive textures of post-rock, shoegaze, goth and ambient music to create a sound that is as crushingly heavy as it is hauntingly atmospheric.

Now, following the release of their acclaimed fifth album, Error After Era, in 2024, The Death of Money return with their next full-length offering, Heads of The Valleys, due for release on 4th December 2026 via their own Suntreader label.

Released to coincide with the band's twentieth anniversary, Error After Era marked their first full-length record since 2017's Ghost Pains, an album that featured a collaboration with the legendary Jarboe of Swans. Emerging from what had seemed like the possible end of the band, the record instead signalled a creative rebirth, with heavier riffs, expansive sonic experimentation to help push their sound into new territory.

With Heads of The Valleys, The Death of Money look set to continue that evolution, further exploring the space between crushing heaviness and atmospheres without losing the identity they have spent so long building.

“The song is quite old, written during an impromptu jam in a barn in Ammanford,” explains front man, Darren Kaskie. “It came out of a huge argument after a gig in Swansea, becoming an unexpectedly healing release for the band. It remained a demo until we decided to resurrect it, and now we play it at every show. We absolutely love playing it. It has this massive, hypnotic, driving riff and groove, with a sludgy, shoegazey feel and plenty of twists and turns. It always seems to go down a storm live.”

Across their career, the band have forged a reputation as one of the UK's most uncompromising underground acts, taking their music across the UK, Ireland and Europe, alongside multiple tours in Ukraine and Russia. Their live history has seen them share stages with an eclectic collection of acclaimed artists, including Pelican, This Will Destroy You, Future of the Left, Gnod, Liturgy, Envy, And So I Watch You From Afar and Beak>, among many others.

With a sound that refuses to sit comfortably within any one genre, The Death of Money continue to occupy their own space, balancing immense sonic weight with moments of unsettling beauty and emotional intensity.

Heads of The Valleys will be released on 4th December 2026 via Suntreader. Stream new single ‘Ammanford’ here.

THE DEATH OF MONEY:

Darren Kaskie – Guitar + Vocals
Ian Charles – Drums
Marc Real – Bass

LIVE DATES:

5th December – Colin's Christmas Cracker / Album Release Show – Paradise Garden, Cardiff
12th December – Strange Frequencies Xmas All-dayer – The King Arthur, Glastonbury
6th February – The Globe, Cardiff
21st February 2027 – The Exchange, Bristol

Links

Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Apple | Spotify

Thanks to Sheltered Life PR for the details.

Finnish Doom Force Radien Unveil New Single “Unenharmaa”, First Taste Of Forthcoming Album

The Helsinki-based experimental doom outfit return with a haunting new track, available now on all digital platforms, ahead of their new album TUNTEMATON due in early 2027 via Argonauta Records.

Finnish experimental doom force Radien unveil their brand-new single “Unenharmaa”, available now on all major digital streaming platforms. The track offers the first glimpse into the band's forthcoming full-length album, scheduled for release in early 2027 through Argonauta Records.

Stream “Unenharmaa” here: https://vm.group/unenharmaa-85h-3​

With “Unenharmaa”, Radien invite listeners into a vast and unsettling sonic dimension, where crushing heaviness, dissonant textures and eerie atmospheres converge. True to the band's distinctive approach, the track unfolds as an immersive journey through cosmic darkness, exploring the fragile boundaries between existence, the unknown and the infinite.

Describing the track's narrative, the band explains:

“Unenharmaa sees the album's wandering protagonist pass through the fabric of the cosmos in a dreamlike state and experience an absolute transformation as they approach the event horizon and allow themselves to connect with the unknown void.”

Formed in Helsinki in 2014, Radien have spent over a decade developing a formidable sonic identity, merging monolithic doom riffs, droning passages and ghostly melodies into an overwhelming wall of sound. With “Unenharmaa”, the band opens the door to their next creative chapter, offering a first glimpse of what promises to be their most immersive journey yet.

“Unenharmaa” is available now on all digital platforms.

Mixed and mastered by Grammy Award-winning producer Marc Urselli, TUNTEMATON promises to take Radien's immersive sonic universe to even darker and more extreme territories.

For more info:

​https://www.facebook.com/radienband​
​https://www.instagram.com/radien_band​
​https://radien.bandcamp.com/​
​https://www.argonautarecords.com/

Thanks got Grand Sounds Promotion for the details

Sergeant Thunderhoof - Hoof play the Hits!! The covers album you never wanted, but you're getting it anyway!

Well, hello there, you lovely bunch of Hoof enthusiasts.

We're absolutely stoked to announce that we've got something rather special coming your way this December. The perfect stocking filler for that special someone in your life. You know the one. The person you love more than anyone else. Yourself.

Hot Hits, Heavy Hooves! sees Sergeant Thunderhoof putting our own questionable stamp on some of the songs that have soundtracked our lives, with music from the likes of Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Rush, Pink Floyd and plenty more.

11 songs. Almost 80 minutes. Absolutely none of which we wrote ourselves.

All freshly mixed and mastered by the wonderful Josh Gallop, and delivered just in time for the big day.

It's a little something we've put together as a thank you for all the continued love and support you've shown us over the years. We thought it'd be a fun little stop-gap to tide you over while we disappear back into the studio to finish the next album. Think of it as an appetiser before the main course. A musical amuse-bouche, if you will.

Pre-order now on CD & Digital via the link below.

Out 11th December 2026 through Pale Wizard Records.

And before anyone starts sharpening their pitchforks, we've anticipated a few questions...

FAQ's

Q1: "This sucks maaaaan! We wanted new music and you're wasting your time recording covers. What gives, dude?"

A: Chill out, bro. We're literally recording the new album right now. It's due out next summer (assuming we don't all get distracted by something shiny). We just thought this would be a fun little release to keep you lovely people suitably moist until then. You're welcome.

Q2: "Not cool, dude. Where's the vinyl?"

A: We'd love to do vinyl, honestly. Unfortunately, pressing almost 80 minutes of music would mean a double LP, and we're not quite at the stage where we can finance that using loose change found down the back of the sofa. We're keeping our pennies aside for something else. See Q1. It's a very good answer.

Q3: "This blows. Why would I want to hear my favourite songs ruined by a bunch of useless idiots from Somerset?"

A: First of all, rude. Secondly, don't panic. The originals still exist. They're not going anywhere. We haven't stolen them, deleted them or replaced them with inferior Somerset versions. This release probably isn't for you, and that's absolutely fine. There are plenty of other things to be angry about.

Got any more questions?

Fire away! We'll endeavour to answer them in the most condescending and unnecessarily British manner possible.

Much love, and thanks again for sticking with us. You lot are bloody brilliant.

SERGEANT THUNDERHOOF x

CLICK HERE

Links

Website: https://sergeantthunderhoof.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeantthunderhoof
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sergeantthunderhoof/

KING BUFFALO Unleash New Single "Ether on the Dark Side" From Upcoming Album Doomsayer

[Photo credit: Mitch Kline]

Psychedelic heavy rock trio KING BUFFALO has unleashed their brand-new single, "Ether on the Dark Side," offering another taste of their upcoming album, Doomsayer. Known for their hypnotic grooves, atmospheric soundscapes, and powerful riffs, the band is gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated seventh studio album.

Doomsayer will arrive on December 4th, 2026, as a self-release in North America and through Stickman Records in Europe. Preorders are available via http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com and https://www.stickman-records.com.

"Ether on the Dark Side" is now streaming here:

Four years on from Regenerator, King Buffalo returns with a record shaped by years of international touring and a deepening confidence in their own sound. Recorded in the new studio the band built themselves, Doomsayer finds the trio continuing to reach into the unknown, while bringing a greater sense of focus and intention to their sound. The experience they have gained on the road is evident throughout the album, both in the poise of the material and the confidence of their delivery. Like the pandemic trilogy that preceded it, Doomsayer was made at home, but the band’s new surroundings have given them the freedom to continue exploring and finding new ground, with a maturity they have earned one stage at a time.

“Doomsayer originated in early 2026 out of many hours of jam sessions in our new studio space, playing around and seeing where it took us,” explains guitarist/vocalist Sean Roa, who also produced and mixed the album. “We didn’t really have an end goal in mind of what we were going for. We were simply exploring ideas and seeing what ended up speaking to us the most. So much has happened, both as a band and in our personal lives since our last record, that ended up becoming the inspiration to many of the lyrics on Doomsayer. I think as a result, this is some of our most upfront, direct and riff-driven work to date. We are incredibly proud of it and can’t wait for it to get out into the world.”

[Cover artwork by See Machine]

Doomsayer Tracklist:

1. Battling The Mystagogues
2. The Slick and the Dead
3. Vagabond
4. Hell or High Water
5. Into the Foundry
6. Ether on the Dark Side
7. Doomsayer

The band is currently touring North America with support from L.A. Witch (Oct. 29 to Nov. 21, except Los Angeles), Doom Gong (Dec. 3 to 5 and Dec. 18), and Handsome Jack (Dec. 8 to 12), followed by a European trek in early 2027 with Spirit Mother opening on all dates. Ticket links are available at Kingbuffalo.com/tour.

North American Tour 2026

06.11.26 San Francisco (US), The Independent
07.11.26 Los Angeles (US), Lodge Room
09.11.26 Solana Beach (US), Belly Up
10.11.26 Phoenix (US), Crescent Ballroom
11.11.26 Albuquerque (US), Sister
13.11.26 Dallas (US), AM/FM
14.11.26 Austin (US), Mohawk
17.11.26 Houston (US), Bad Astronaut
19.11.26 Nashville (US), Basement East
20.11.26 Asheville (US), The Grey Eagle
21.11.26 Cincinnati (US), Woodward Theatre
03.12.26 Detroit (US), El Club
04.12.26 Chicago (US), Thalia Hall
05.12.26 Cleveland (US), The Roxy
08.12.26 Toronto (CA), The Mod Club
09.12.26 Montreal (CA), Theatre Fairmount
10.12.26 Boston (US), Brighton Music Hall
11.12.26 New York (US), Le Poisson Rouge
12.12.26 Philadelphia (US), Underground Arts
15.12.26 Richmond (US), The Broadberry
16.12.26 Durham (US), Motorco
17.12.26 Washington (US), Black Cat
18.12.26 Columbus (US), Skully’s

European Tour 2027 with special guests SPIRIT MOTHER

02.03.27 Hamburg (DE), Grunspan
03.03.27 Antwerp (BE), Trix
04.03.27 Haarlem (NL), Patronaat
06.03.27 London (UK), Scala
07.03.27 Manchester (UK), Gorilla
09.03.27 Bristol (UK), Electric Bristol
11.03.27 Paris (FR), Petit Bain
12.03.27 Essen (DE), Zeche Carl
13.03.27 Cologne (DE), Kantine
14.03.27 Stuttgart (DE), Wizeman
15.03.27 Munich (DE), Backstage Halle
17.03.27 Berlin (DE), Festsaal
19.03.27 Copenhagen (DK), Pumpehuset
20.03.27 Gothenburg (SE), Monument
21.03.27 Oslo (NO), John Dee
21.03.27 Stockholm (SE), Debaser Nova
22.03 - Stockholm, SE Debaser Nova

King Buffalo is:

Sean Roa - Guitar, Synth & Vocals
Dan Reynolds - Bass & Synth
Scott Donaldson - Drums & Percussion

Connect with King Buffalo:

http://kingbuffalo.com
http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com
For Socials: @kingbuffaloband

Thanks to All Noir PR for the details.

Swedish Heavy Metal Unit BAND OF SPICE to release new album "Fathers in the Sky" on Ripple Music this winter; first single streaming now!

Swedish heavy metallers BAND OF SPICE have signed to Ripple Music for the release of their new album "Fathers in the Sky" on January 22nd, and deliver the first single "Weak And Dangerous" today.

Stream new Band Of Spice single Weak And Dangerous + watch the official video at this location

Band of Spice is back with a new album that promises to take listeners on a journey through the cosmos and straight into the dark alleys of the human psyche. Blending the ferocity of classic heavy metal with the raw, unpolished energy of alternative grit, their new album Fathers in the Sky is a thunderous clash of sound. Lyrically, the album explores a fascinating duality, weaving together themes of extraterrestrial existence and the gritty reality of everyday life. "We explore the strange behavior of humanity," the band explains.

The opening and closing tracks serve as bookends to this theme, dealing with the possibility that we are not alone in the universe, and perhaps never have been. Between these cosmic pillars, Fathers in the Sky dives deep into the strange, often contradictory behavior of humanity, touching on subjects ranging from war and hate to hopes and dreams. Prepare for a sonic collision of interstellar proportions!

New album "Fathers in the Sky" - Out January 22nd on Ripple Music (LP/CD/digital)

Guitarist and singer Christian “Spice” Sjöstrand has been writing songs and recording music since the 1980s. He first played locally with the band Aeon in his hometown of Värnamo, Sweden, and from 1993 to 2001 he was a member of the Halmstad-based Spiritual Beggars together with Michael Amott (Arch Enemy, Carcass). The successful album Ad Astra led to international tours and major festival appearances alongside bands such as Slayer, Pantera, and Queens of the Stone Age. When Iron Maiden made their triumphant comeback in 2000, Spiritual Beggars, together with Entombed, were invited to join them as support on the subsequent European tour. Since then, Spice has also released albums and toured with The Mushroom River Band, Kayser, and My Regime.

In 2006, Spice formed the solo group Spice and the RJ Band, later renamed Band of Spice, which has since become his longest-running project. The music spans a wide spectrum of rock, both heavier and softer, and no two albums sound alike. Attentive ears may pick up influences from artists as diverse as Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, John Frusciante, Dire Straits, and Monster Magnet. Now back in Värnamo, where it all once began, Spice has recruited an experienced lineup of musicians to back him up for the release of their upcoming new album, to be issued this winter on Ripple Music.

BAND OF SPICE is

Ronnie Nielsen – guitars
Robert Petersson – drums
Alexander Sekulovski – bass

BAND OF SPICE links

Facebook | Instagram | Youtube

RIPPLE MUSIC links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the details.

NZ Heavyweights SIDEWINDER Share Fierce New Single ‘TEMPEST’ | New Album DOMINION Details Announced

NZ heavyweights Sidewinder are back with ‘Tempest’, a brooding, riff-heavy single that signals a darker, heavier and more progressive ahead of the release of their third album, Dominion, in December.

Formed in Wellington in 2021, Sidewinder have built a reputation for towering riffs, monolithic grooves and blues-drenched heaviness, establishing themselves as a formidable presence in Aotearoa’s hard rock and stoner scene.

Following their 2022 debut Vines and sophomore album Talons, Sidewinder have continued to build momentum through explosive live performances and support slots with international heavyweights including Orange Goblin and Sasquatch. Their powerful stage presence has helped establish them as a band equally at home on stage and in the studio. Produced by Toby Lloyd at Tiny Triumph Recordings, mastered by Will Borza (Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins), ‘Tempest’ captures Sidewinder at full power, combining bone-dry stoner-doom swagger with swamp-soaked heaviness.

"Tempest is the third single from our upcoming album, Dominion. A throwback to one of our older songs, Tempest is the daughter of Mother Earth, called upon when mistreatment of the world goes too far. It’s a massive, hard-hitting track with a powerful message at its core."

Their third album, Dominion, marks a new chapter for Sidewinder, introducing vocalist Jem alongside guitarists Ben Sargent and Thomas Rousell, bassist Si Randall, and drummer Grant Lister. Jem’s commanding presence brings a fresh dynamic to the band’s sound, pushing their songwriting into heavier and more expansive territory.

With Dominion, Sidewinder build on the foundations of their first two albums and further their reputation as one of New Zealand’s rising heavy-rock exports. Released worldwide on 4th December 2026 via Wyrmwood Records, stream and share new single ‘Tempest’ here.

TRACK LISTING:

1. The Gathering
2. Firelight [Listen]
3. Smoking Gun
4. Good Life
5. Country Song
6. Feed the Beast [Listen]
7. Orchids
8. Sun Don’t Shine
9. Tempest [Listen]

Artist: Sidewinder
Album: Dominion
Label: Wyrmwood Records
Format: CD/Digital/Vinyl
Release: 04/12/2026

Sidewinder on Bandcamp | Facebook | Website | Instagram | Spotify

Thanks to Sheltered Life PR for the details.

Pittsburgh Heavy Pysche band M.E.L.T. Announce New Live Album 5YBOM – Live at the Sanctuary, Out November 20

Following the release of their acclaimed 2025 record Innervate/Obliterate, Pittsburgh heavy psych rock trio M.E.L.T. are set to release their first live album, 5YBOM – Live at the Sanctuary, available November 20, 2026.

Recorded on July 25, 2026, at Pittsburgh's Mr. Smalls Sanctuary, the album documents the band's 5 years together, featuring a career-spanning setlist of material from their entire discography. M.E.L.T. will celebrate the release with a hometown show at Spirit on November 20, joined by Astrology Now and Org Dröl.

5YBOM – LIVE AT THE SANCTUARY

Short for "5 Years Birth of M.E.L.T.," 5YBOM takes its name from the band's space-themed codename for their fifth anniversary show.

The live recording captures the trio's crushing riffs, psychedelic freakouts, and unpredictable energy that have become staples of their performances since forming in 2021.

The album also marks a first for Mr. Smalls Sanctuary. While other bands have recorded performances at the venue, M.E.L.T. will be the first to officially release a live album from a show there.

The album was engineered and mixed by longtime collaborator Nate Campisi and mastered by Dan Yost, and features artwork by Emily Woddell.

On November 10, M.E.L.T. will release the first single, "Shame," alongside a live music video featuring footage captured during the performance.

5YBOM – Live at the Sanctuary will be available digitally on November 20, with no physical release planned.

ABOUT M.E.L.T.

Since their 2021 debut, M.E.L.T. (formerly MELT) have become a fixture in Pittsburgh's heavy music scene, gaining recognition for their loud, crushing performances and unpredictable crowd interactions, complete with alien dancers and confetti cannons.

The trio have headlined citywide festivals and shared stages with Lightning Bolt, Pigs x7, The Mystery Lights, Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol, and Pyschedelic Porn Crumpets.

Their sophomore release, Replica of Man (2023), earned coverage from outlets including Doomed & Stoned, Blood Makes Noise, and Rebel Noise, while 2025's Innervate/Obliterate pushed the band's sound further into progressive, psychedelic, and Sabbath-inspired territory.

Now five years into their existence, M.E.L.T. are revisiting their catalog with their first official live release, recorded in front of a hometown crowd.

Artist: M.E.L.T.
Album: 5YBOM – Live at the Sanctuary
Release Date: November 20, 2026
Lead Single: "Shame" – November 10, 2026
Music Video: "Shame" – November 10, 2026
Recorded: July 25, 2026, at Mr. Smalls Sanctuary, Pittsburgh, PA
Engineered/Mixed: Nate Campisi
Mastered: Dan Yost
Artwork: Emily Woddell
Format: Digital Only

ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

Links

Website: https://www.meltyourself.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/abandcalledmelt
X: https://twitter.com/abandcalledmelt
IG: https://www.instagram.com/meltyourself/
Bandcamp: https://abandcalledmelt.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gzPFf6sEdQT9BQzsjHUVY?si=8Jc_8fMrTL6Ov75NEZkiVA

Southern Metallers Hellcowboys Unleash “Your Fear” And Reveal Full Details Of “Renew, Reborn, Return”

Italian Southern groove metal outfit Hellcowboys return with “Your Fear”, the second single from their upcoming third full-length, “Renew, Reborn, Return”, due December 11, 2026, via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on CD and digital formats.

Following the release of “Ghiaccio”, Hellcowboys continue to unveil the darker side of their renewed musical direction, delivering a powerful track that explores the anxieties, phobias and emotional fractures of contemporary society.

“Your Fear” is part of a broader conceptual journey examining a world dominated by appearances, disposable relationships and emotional detachment. Across the album, Hellcowboys confront the growing sense of alienation and apathy that leaves individuals disconnected from themselves and others, ultimately searching for a way out of the darkness.

Listen to “Your Fear” here: 

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Driven by their distinctive blend of Southern groove metal, stoner metal, sludge and heavy metal, Hellcowboys deliver a record built on massive riffs, muscular rhythms and a raw, uncompromising attitude.

The album's conceptual narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected songs. “Ghiaccio”, “Lost World” and “Your Normality” depict a society where genuine connections fade and reality becomes increasingly distorted. “No Longer” and “Your Fear” delve into emotional numbness and the anxieties that emerge from this condition, while “Don't Lie” confronts the wounds inflicted by others.

Yet “Renew, Reborn, Return” is not a surrender to despair. “Reborn” rekindles the desire to dream and shine again, leading into “Return”, a final statement of liberation from sadness and fear.

The album was produced by Cris “Comaante” Iacovazzo and Hellcowboys at Digital Vintage Studios, Cris' personal recording studio in Rome, between January and May 2026.

The artwork reflects the album's themes through a black-and-white vintage tarot-inspired illustration, featuring intricate linework, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and a distressed grain texture evocative of early tarot decks.

“Renew, Reborn, Return” – Tracklist

Renew – 02:47
Ghiaccio – 03:52
Lost World – 03:48
Your Normality – 03:31
No Longer – 03:25
Your Fear – 03:50
Don't Lie – 03:28
Reborn – 03:10
Return – 04:10
Your Fear (Acoustic Version) – 04:49

For more info:

​​https://www.facebook.com/hellcowboysband​
​​https://www.instagram.com/hellcowboysband​
​https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords​

Thanks to Grand Sounds Promotion for the details.

Screaming Mad Dee Releases Album Video Teaser For His Upcoming New Album AN AFFRONT TO ALL THINGS HOLY

The new album from singer/songwriter Screaming Mad Dee, the final voice of doom legends Iron Man. 

Armed with only his voice, acoustic guitar, and raw storytelling, Dee delivers what many have called acoustic doom — songs steeped in darkness, redemption, and the grit of lived experience. His performances are haunting yet deeply human, channeling the heavy spirit of doom metal through stripped-down arrangements that hit as hard emotionally as any wall of amps. 

Known to fans as “Screaming Mad Dee,” Dee has toured internationally, released acclaimed albums under both band and solo banners, and earned a reputation as one of the most powerful voices in underground heavy music. 

His work resonates — not just with metal audiences — but also with listeners who crave authenticity, intensity, and soul in songwriting. 

Imagine Johnny Cash walking the same shadowed roads as Black Sabbath — that’s where you’ll find Screaming Mad Dee. 

Coming in 2027 via Combat Records/Mindsnap Music.

You can watch the Album Teaser Video for his upcoming new album An Affront to All Things Holy below.

Links

Facebook | BandCamp

Droni Eye Omi announce new album, ‘Thwaites’ out on December 11th via Desert Records.

Droni Eye Omi announce new album, ‘Thwaites’ out on December 11th via Desert Records.

The drone duo return to journey with the listener to Antarctica to explore themes of the melting Thwaites Glacier.

Thwaites’ is the second studio album following the band’s heavy and spacey drone psychedelia of ‘Liminal Mass’ in 2025.

Brad Frye (Red Mesa) and Ronaldo Baca weave guitars to evoke a cold and watery vibe on ‘Thwaites’ for the lamenting of the “doomsday” glacier.

Simple sympathy, with a complexity that goes beyond what Droni Eye Omi is playing. So many harmonics and colors and orbits and accelerations and explosions…

One take. One moment. No overdubs.

TOTAL RUN TIME: 57:34

1. A Peaceful Drone for a Melting Earth 15:28

2. The Great Opening 19:24

3. Roaring Thwaites 12:31

4. Watery Graves 10:11

Droni Eye Omi is:

Ronaldo Baca - Electric Sustainiac Guitar

Brad Frye - Electric Baritone Guitar

Recorded at Bingo Studios in Albuquerque, NM on May 16th, 2025

Mixed and mastered by Ronaldo Baca at Orange Cat Studios

Album cover photo by Frank Ramspott

Album cover design by Brad Frye

Links

 

Facebook | BandCamp | Instagram

Thanks to Desert Bloom PR for the details.

Doom/Stoner Metallers Son Of Boar release new single 'In The Eyes Of Hatred' ahead of their second album 'The Hand That Reigns'

Bradford-based stoner/doom five-piece Son Of Boar return with their second studio album ‘The Hand That Reigns’, which arrives on November 20th 2026 via Pale Wizard Records.

Formed in 2018, Son Of Boar quickly became an integral part of the UK’s heavy underground scene, carving out a reputation as a formidable live act. Their powerful, groove-laden, riff-heavy sound has seen them share stages with the likes of Conjurer, Sergeant Thunderhoof, Desert Storm, Nebula, Conan and Fatso Jetson while appearances at Bloodstock, Riffolution, Ruination, Hard Rock Hell Fest, Hammerfest, SOPHIE Fest and Masters Of The Riff have firmly established the band within the UK heavy-music circuit.

Drawing influence from NOLA sludge pioneers Crowbar and DOWN, stoner-rock legends Kyuss, and UK heavyweights Black Sabbath and Paradise Lost, Son Of Boar combine slumberous riffs, harmonised twin guitars and vocalist Luke Oliver’s gravelly, roaring vocals. The band epitomise the ‘Grim North’ from which they emerged. Whether it is the green fields and rolling hills, or the harsh cold stone of their surroundings, Son Of Boar channel their landscape through groove, atmosphere and crushing heaviness, creating a soundtrack to their city and a reflection of the world that surrounds them.

Their self-titled debut album arrived in 2021, showcasing a band unwilling to be confined to a single corner of heavy music. The Hand That Reigns takes that approach further, pushing their sound into a darker, heavier and more aggressive territory.

Their forthcoming second studio album ‘The Hand That Reigns’, recorded at Corner House Studios in Yorkshire with Kurt Wood and mastered by Dave Draper (Ginger Wildheart) emerged during a period in which each member was collectively navigating difficult times. As riffs developed into songs, it became clear that those experiences were influencing the writing, and something darker was taking shape. Each track is infused with a personal honesty that moves fluidly from groove-metal to blasted desert rock and the deepest, darkest doom, showcasing the wide range to the band’s sound.

Watch the video for their new single IN THE EYES OF HATRED below:

Reflecting on the creation of the album, vocalist Luke Oliver says, “At the time of writing the album, everyone seemed to be going through a dark time. It quickly became apparent that this batch was darker, heavier, and more aggressive than the previous set. There was no conscious push towards that - we just wanted to write better songs. They came out with all the previous aspects of our sound amplified. We’ve always worked in a cauldron of influences, mixing groove-led desert sounds with grim, heavy riffs and moving tonally from dark to light and back again. On these songs, the heavy sections got heavier, the slow sections got slower, but at the same time the groove got deeper, while the melodies and atmosphere became more developed.”

Across The Hand That Reigns, Son Of Boar draw together the elements that have defined their sound while pushing each one further: groove-metal weight, psychedelic desert-rock passages, deep sludge and the slow pull of doom.

Lyrically the album explores themes of alienation, judgement, personal struggles and resilience, examining the barriers people encounter, the frustration and anger that can emerge from them, and the strength required to move beyond them.

“Lyrically the album covers themes of being an outcast in various forms. Drawing on inspiration from world events, personal experiences, documentaries, and life in a band, the songs talk to the barriers we hit in life, how people judge each other, and the frustration and anger that can come from that, but also about drawing on personal strength and inner belief to get past that and try to live a better life,” Oliver adds.

Ahead of the release of the album comes its final single ‘In The Eyes Of Hatred’, released today, October 30th 2026, a song for the ‘misfits’, the track serves as a call for unity and understanding in a divided world.

Discussing the single, the band state, “‘In The Eyes Of Hatred’ is a mix of stoner groove and heavy doom that makes our brand of northern fuzz. It is a call to arms for all the misfits and people who ever felt like they don't fit in, in a divided world it's a call for unity and understanding."

SON OF BOAR ARE:

Luke Oliver - Vocals
Gareth Bates - Bass, Backing Vocals
Adam Waddell - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Lyndon Birchall - Guitar
Luke Doran - Drums

ONLINE:

Website: https://sonofboar.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonOBoar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/son_of_boar
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MvIo59LEuFXrQ7U6AnuoO?si=pdeJaMjlQmOdqJneZJKtPw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/son-of-boar/1490688507
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/artists/B082K9NRW1

Thanks to Memphia Music PR for the details.

Wasteland Sludgers SARAKSH Unleash Relentless Second Single "Confinement: Bottom Deep"!

Following the intense first glimpse offered by "Forlorn", German Wasteland Sludgers SARAKSH have unleashed "Confinement: Bottom Deep", the second single from their upcoming full-length album "Abiram" (out November 20, 2026). Diving even deeper into the record's dark and narrative universe, the new track reinforces the band's signature blend of nerve-crushing riffs and atmospheric depth.

- Listen to "Confinement: Bottom Deep" HERE -

Founded in 2018 by guitarist/vocalist Severin Mäker, the dystopian/sci-fi-influenced project SARAKSH counts three releases so far, with 'Moloch: refactored' (2023) marking a plunge into a more conceptual approach to the themes of SARAKSH. Contrasting its brutalist title track with three concentrated tracks 'Drive', 'R.T.W.Y.A.' and 'Eden in Waste', the quartet delivers by navigating between groove-oozing and nerve-crushing riffs, whilst chaotic outbursts are eerily surrounded by psychotic, then liberating chants, just to be completely resolved in proliferated guitar layers and atmospheric, synth-driven passages.

Being influenced by the likes of Converge, Ulcerate, Totem Skin and Omega Massif, the band keeps their organic, yet tight playing style very closely tied to the aspect of musical storytelling. Thus, the upcoming album "Abiram" picks up right where the grand finale of the title track from the band’s last release left off, in which the wanderer leaves 'Moloch' full of despair and hopelessness.

Tracklist:

01. Scavenger
02. Confinement: Carving Me
03. Confinement: Circles
04. Confinement: Bottom Deep
05. They Come At Night
06. Forlorn
07. Mire
08. Designation

"Abiram" arrives on November 20, self-released by SARAKSH.

SARAKSH are:

Severin Mäker - Guitar, Keys, Programming, Vocals, Production (Editing, Mixing, Mastering)
Christian Busch - Guitar
Max Hönig - Drums

For more info visit:

https://linktr.ee/saraksh
https://www.instagram.com/saraksh_band/
https://www.facebook.com/SarakshBand
https://saraksh.bandcamp.com

Thanks to All Noir PR for the details.

CITIZEND Announce Debut LP DOOMSVILLE – A Dark, Cinematic Universe Where Doom Rock Meets The Wild West

Majestic Mountain Records is thrilled to announce the release of Swedish post-rockers Citizend’s debut full-length album next month. Blending doom-tinged rock, western soundscapes and gloomy folk, DoomsVille unfolds as a dystopian tale told through music, literature and visual art.

Formed in 2022 by Emil Gustavsson and Otto Nilsson, Citizend describe their distinctive sound as Noirmericana, combining the desolation of doom with the cinematic sweep of the westerns and the melancholy of dark folk. Following their 2024 debut EP, The Spiral, also released on Majestic Mountain Records, the duo expand their musical and narrative universe with a concept album set in a fictional world where grimy industrialism collides with scorched deserts in an uncertain future. Beneath its dystopian surface lies a reflection on society’s faith in technological progress and the promise of machines to solve humanity’s oldest problems.

Extending beyond music, DoomsVille is accompanied by a western-fantasy short story written by Swedish author Fredrik Persson Winter (The Badger), published by Kraxa Förlag in Swedish. Available in print, e-book and audiobook formats, the story is integrated into the album campaign, with each single paired with a corresponding audiobook chapter.

Drawing on influences including Nick Cave, 16 Horsepower, Neurosis, Johnny Cash, Mogwai and Ennio Morricone, the album combines heavy instrumentation and brooding atmospheres with the tension and grandeur of the cinematic western.

Guest musicians include Mika Häkki of Monolord on bass, Dag Rosenqvist of Småland on keyboards and sounds, and Mattias Hagström, known for his work with Sarah Klang, on drums. Hanna Langaard contributes vocals to ‘Lonely Rider’. Artwork is by Emma Häkki, the logo by Cezelia Hjelt Röstberg, and photography by Richard Bloom.

Three tracks offer glimpses into the album’s dystopian world. ‘Eternal Machine’ depicts a desperate population risking their lives for the wisdom of a machine, transforming technological salvation into a grim ritual. Whereas ‘Lonely Rider’ follows a pilgrim through the wasteland, exploring guilt, idealism and the destructive consequences of good intentions. And finally, ‘Leave the Light Out’ captures the haunting unease of a society sensing its imminent collapse.

DoomsVille will be released digitally and on vinyl via Majestic Mountain Records on 13th November 2026, accompanied by Fredrik Persson Winter’s story in print, e-book and audiobook formats and can be pre-ordered here.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Road to Doomsville
2. Lonely Rider [Listen]
3. Thick Black Smoke
4. Dig Deep
5. Hangman's Hymn
6. The Reckoning
7. Eternal Machine [Listen]
8. Order of the Sun
9. More
10. Brand New Day
11. Leave the Light Out [Listen]
12. Walking on Water

Artist: Citizend
Album: Doomsville
Label: Majestic Mounatin Records
Release: 13/11/2026
Format: Digital/Vinyl (with accompany short story in print, e-book and audiobook formats – Swedish only)

Links

Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

Thanks to Sheltered Life PR for the details.

American guitarist Jason Walker to issue Jason Walker's Gravity Amplifiers debut album (featuring Nick Oliveri and Mucho Drums) on Ripple Music this fall!

American heavy metal guitarist Jason Walker signs to Ripple Music for the release of his debut solo project JASON WALKER'S GRAVITY AMPLIFIERS — featuring drummer Mucho Drums and bassist Nick Oliveri — on November 20th, and presents the debut track today!

Stream debut single The Powerful Lie (featuring Nick Oliveri) 

Jason Walker has spent years channeling a singular obsession into sound: the unwavering belief that we are not alone in the universe. Long before the New York Times forced the Pentagon's UFO programs into the public eye in 2017, Walker was already a witness, and his debut solo album Disclosure Vol. 1 is his testimony.

Backed by Mucho Drums (El Perro, Great Electric Quest) and featuring guest bassist Nick Oliveri (Queens of the Stone Age, Mondo Generator) on half the record, Walker builds a heavy, layered guitar album that works on two levels. On the surface, these are songs about an incident, about humanity, about contact. Beneath it, they're work as allegories about a kid who never felt like he belonged, about instinct, about the strange isolation of seeing something the rest of the world wasn't ready to see. Equal parts riff-centric heavy metal and deeply personal reckoning, Disclosure Vol. 1 is a powerful concept release and a sonic statement all at once.

Debut album "Jason Walker's Gravity Amplifiers" 

Out November 20th on Ripple Music (LP/CD/digital) - PRE-ORDER

Jason Walker's musical journey began unusually early, with his first instrument being a makeshift drum kit built from coffee cans and welding rods. His first concert — Crosby, Stills and Nash — solidified his path toward guitar, and he began learning on his father's 12-string acoustic. By age 14, he was already being paid to play, armed with a late-'70s Marshall JMP and a Les Paul Standard. Walker joined the Gene Simmons Band after being recommended by drummer Brian Tichy and passing an audition. He has since toured extensively and established a strong on-stage presence throughout countless shows across North America.

Jason Walker's Gravity Amplifiers is:

Jason Walker — guitar & vocals
Mucho Drums — drums
Nick Oliveri — bass

Ripple Music links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Thanks to Purple Sage PR for the details.

KING BUFFALO Release Music Video for New Single "Vagabond" From Upcoming Studio Album Doomsayer, Out December 4th

[Photo credit: Mitch Kline]

King Buffalo have released “Vagabond”, the second single from their upcoming album, Doomsayer, out December 4th, 2026, as a self-release in North America and through Stickman Records in Europe. Preorders are available via http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com and https://www.stickman-records.com.

“’Vagabond’ was recorded in our new studio space, so it felt fitting to have the video take place there too,” drummer Scott Donaldson shares about the band’s newly constructed Rochester studio space. “It’s been a long road getting the space to where it is today, and there’s still plenty to do. From the beginning we have a vision of creating somewhere that functions as a proper recording studio while also being presentable and versatile enough for video. It feels great to finally share a glimpse of the new home we’ve built for ourselves, and to debut the second single from Doomsayer.”

The trio previously released “The Slick and The Dead,” a track Consequence said “merges classic desert rock a la Kyuss with Deep Purple-style organ accents and melodic flourishes.” The Obelisk also weighed in, saying the new songs “capture the dynamic chemistry between the three of them at its most vibrant, breathtaking and viscerally heavy.”

“Doomsayer originated in early 2026 out of many hours of jam sessions in our new studio space, playing around and seeing where it took us,” explains guitarist/vocalist Sean Roa, who also produced and mixed the album. “We didn’t really have an end goal in mind of what we were going for. We were simply exploring ideas and seeing what ended up speaking to us the most. So much has happened, both as a band and in our personal lives since our last record, that ended up becoming the inspiration to many of the lyrics on Doomsayer. I think as a result, this is some of our most upfront, direct and riff-driven work to date. We are incredibly proud of it and can’t wait for it to get out into the world.”

Four years on from Regenerator, King Buffalo returns with a record shaped by years of international touring and a deepening confidence in their own sound. Recorded in the new studio the band built themselves, Doomsayer finds the trio continuing to reach into the unknown, while bringing a greater sense of focus and intention to their sound. The experience they have gained on the road is evident throughout the album, both in the poise of the material and the confidence of their delivery. Like the pandemic trilogy that preceded it, Doomsayer was made at home, but the band’s new surroundings have given them the freedom to continue exploring and finding new ground, with a maturity they have earned one stage at a time.

Cover artwork by See Machine

Doomsayer Tracklist:

1. Battling The Mystagogues
2. The Slick and the Dead
3. Vagabond
4. Hell or High Water
5. Into the Foundry
6. Ether on the Dark Side
7. Doomsayer

The band launch their North American tour on Oct. 29 in Boulder with support from L.A. Witch (Oct. 29 to Nov. 21, except Los Angeles), Doom Gong (Dec. 3 to 5 and Dec. 18), and Handsome Jack (Dec. 8 to 12). A European trek was announced with Spirit Mother opening on all dates. Ticket links are available at Kingbuffalo.com/tour.

USA Tour Dates

10/29 Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
10/30 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theatre - LOW TIX
10/31 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
11/2 Portland, OR - Aladdin Theatre - LOW TIX
11/3 Vancouver, BC - The Pearl - LOW TIX
11/4 Seattle, WA - Neumos
11/6 San Francisco, CA - The Independent - LOW TIX
11/7 Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room
11/9 Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up
11/10 Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
11/11 Albuquerque, NM - Sister
11/13 Dallas, TX - AM/FM
11/14 Austin, TX - Mohawk
11/17 Houston, TX - Bad Astronaut
11/19 Nashville, TN - Basement East
11/20 Asheville, NC - The Grey Eagle - LOW TIX
11/21 Cincinnati, OH - Woodward Theatre
12/3 Detroit, MI - El Club
12/4 Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall
12/5 Cleveland, OH - The Roxy
12/8 Toronto, ON - The Mod Club - LOW TIX
12/9 Montreal, QC - Theatre Fairmount - LOW TIX
12/10 Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall - LOW TIX
12/11 New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge - LOW TIX
12/12 Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
12/15 Richmond, VA - The Broadberry
12/16 Durham, NC - Motorco
12/17 Washington, DC - Black Cat
12/18 Columbus, OH - Skully’s

European TOUR DATES

02.03 Hamburg, DE - Grunspan
03.03 Antwerp, BE - Trix
04.03 Haarlem, NL - Patronaat
06.03 London, UK - Scala
07.03 Manchester, UK - Gorilla
09.03 Bristol, UK - Electric Bristol
11.03 Paris, FR - Petit Bain
12.03 Essen, DE - Zeche Carl
13.03 Cologne, DE - Kantine
14.03 Stuttgart, DE - Wizeman
15.03 Munich, DE - Backstage Halle
17.03 Berlin, DE - Festsaal
19.03 Copenhagen, DK - Pumpehuset
20.03 Gothenburg, SE - Monument
21.03 Oslo, NO - John Dee
22.03 - Stockholm, SE Debaser Nova

King Buffalo is:

Sean Roa - Guitar, Synth & Vocals

Dan Reynolds - Bass & Synth

Scott Donaldson - Drums & Percussion

Connect with King Buffalo:

http://kingbuffalo.com
http://kingbuffalo.bigcartel.com
For Socials: @kingbuffaloband

Thanks to All NOiR PR for the details.