IN THIS MOMENT CAST AN UNBREAKABLE SPELL WITH WITCH ALBUM RELEASE TO COINCIDE WITH TODAY'S FULL MOON—  PURCHASE HERE

INCLUDES NEW SINGLE "I WANT TO BELIEVE" FEATURING DAYSEEKER — WATCH MUSIC VIDEO HERE

BAND TO EMBARK ON TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR WITH HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, I SEE STARS, VANA, + MELROSE AVENUE THIS FALL

IN THIS MOMENT, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum heavy alternative force of nature, have dropped their ninth full-length offering and debut LP for Better Noise Music, WITCH, today, August 28. Get it HERE.

Bold, emotionally resonant, and unmistakably IN THIS MOMENT, WITCH embraces everything that has defined the band's legacy while confidently expanding their creative vision through towering anthems, mesmerizing melodies, unforgettable guest appearances, and a striking visual identity.

To accompany the record, the band also unleashed an epic cinematic music video for the new single "I Want To Believe," featuring Gold-Certified, Southern California heavy alternative phenomenon Dayseeker. More than a music video, it's a feast for the senses, pairing the song's emotional weight with the band's signature screen-worthy grandeur.

Watch it HERE.

The track teems with emotion, energy, and essence of these creative outliers catalyzed by the back-and-forth of IN THIS MOMENT's front-goddess Maria Brink and Dayseeker’s vocalist and mastermind Rory Rodriguez, whose smooth croon has elevated the band to one of the biggest breakout acts of the last two years. The sonic meeting point between two bands helping shape the future of heavy music creates one of WITCH's most anticipated moments — a crossover that underscores the strength, evolution, and creative camaraderie thriving within today's rock community. Giving fans a whole lot to believe in, it's a once-in-a-generation pairing without comparison.

Regarding the single, Brink revealed, "'I Want To Believe' is the flicker of light you protect as shadows close in. It's reaching for a hand that's slipping away, knowing endings are inevitable, yet still clinging for the glow of hope. It's the quiet fight to believe in light while the world shifts, knowing that even as one chapter fades, another will dawn."

Rodriguez echoed this excitement, "We had a chance to tour with IN THIS MOMENT last year and they were so kind to us. I was very excited about the idea of us creating something together musically and I think people are going to love it."

IN THIS MOMENT preceded the LP with the standout "Crawl." Beyond plugs from Metal Hammer and more, Revolver raved, "'Crawl contains brawny riffage, stagger-stomped industrial rhythms and a fiercely hypnotic vocal performance from frontwoman Maria Brink that runs from fair-warning whispers to confrontational screams. Consequence Of Sound attested, "The dynamic single 'Crawl' features Brink delivering percussive verses and a melodic chorus, with some heavy screaming thrown in, as well." The Nu Metal Agenda perhaps put it best, "Singer Maria Brink brings back to her quasi-rapping, something only heard songs such as 'Sex Metal Barbie' or 'Roots' or songs of their ilk, ascending to her place as modern metal's supreme."

WITCH showcases every side of IN THIS MOMENT: The fury, the femininity, and the fire. It's an 11-track opus that does not relent in intensity and introspection. However, the band didn't go it alone. This time around, the band also tapped Kim Dracula for "Heretic" and Kat Von D for a cover of the Pink Floyd classic "Another Brick In The Wall."

"WITCH is my declaration of inner transformation," states Brink. "It's about embracing the duality within — taking pain, persecution, and struggle — and alchemizing them into strength and power. The album reflects both ancient trials and my own journey — where being a 'witch' means being a creator, connected to the universe, manifesting my own reality."

The spell has been cast. Allow WITCH to possess you.

ITM teased this chapter with "Sleeping With The Enemy." Beyond reeling in over 1 million streams, it earned critical acclaim. Rock Sound hailed it as "blistering."

Led by the magnetic presence of Brink, the band has turned its fusion of spectacle, vulnerability, and massive melodic hooks into a global phenomenon, earning platinum-certified success and more than two billion career streams along the way.
WITCH TRACK LISTING:
"Shame"
"I Want To Believe (Feat. Dayseeker)"
"Crawl"
"Into The Dark"
"Sleeping With The Enemy"
"Wrapped Around Your Finger"
"Heretic (Feat. Kim Dracula)"
"Father"
"Without Me There’s No You"
"Another Brick In The Wall (Feat. Kat Von D)"
"Something I Can Never Have"

WITCH is now available in the following formats:
CD
Standard Vinyl
Indie Vinyl
Band Store Vinyl
Label Store Vinyl
Revolver Vinyl
Indie CassetteIN THIS MOMENT will tour this fall as part of Taste Of Chaos. They will be joined by Hollywood Undead, I See Stars, Vana, and Melrose Avenue. All dates are below.

IN THIS MOMENT ON TOUR:
9/15  —  Pittsburgh, PA  —  Roxian Theatre (Headline w/ Melrose Avenue + Of Virtue)
9/17  —  La Crosse, WI  —  Copeland Park (Co-Headline w/ Nothing More + Atreyu)
9/19  —  Louisville, KY  —  Louder Than Life Festival  

TASTE OF CHAOS:   
9/22 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
9/23 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz 
9/25 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Dome
9/26 — Reading, PA — The Theatre @ Santander Arena
9/28 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
9/29 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
9/30 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
10/2  — Detroit, MI  — The Fillmore
10/3 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave - Eagles Ballroom
10/5 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theater
10/6 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/8 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
10/9 — Waukee, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
10/10  — Maplewood, MN  — Myth Live
10/11 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
10/13 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
10/14 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory
10/16 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston
10/17 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
10/19 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium 
10/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at the Complex
10/21 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
10/22 — Reno, NV — Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort
10/24 — Maricopa, AZ — Harrah's Ak-Chin
10/25 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
10/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues Anaheim

GRAMMY-NOMINATED HARDCORE LEGENDS HATEBREED SHARE TITLE TRACK FROM NEW ALBUM FATAL PARADOX 

WATCH + LISTEN HERE 

FATAL PARADOX ARRIVES NOVEMBER 6 VIA BLKIIBLK — PRE-ORDER HERE

BAND HEADLINING SUMMER SLAUGHTER THROUGH NEXT MONTH

Studied, imitated, but never replicated, the Grammy-nominated hardcore legends HATEBREED drop their long-awaited studio album FATAL PARADOX on November 6 via new label BLKIIBLK. Pre-order it here.

Today, they share the title track — an under-three-minute, groove-driven anthem with the kind of breakdown that leads to bloody noses, bruised limbs, and broken teeth in the pit!  

Listen to the song and watch the visualizer here.

Hatebreed have remained a fixture of the hardcore and metal scenes for the better part of three decades. After writing the playbook with their genre-defining releases Under The Knife (1996) and Satisfaction Is The Death Of Desire (1997), HATEBREED continued to carry the banner for metallic hardcore with albums like Perseverance (2002), The Rise of Brutality (2003), and Supremacy (2006) dominating charts globally. In recent years, the band's undisputed offensive continues with modern records The Concrete Confessional (2016) and Weight of the False Self (2020), remaining fixtures on charts globally. The band's core values of self actualization, perseverance, and honest living have carried them from backyard and basement shows to festival dominators, selling out shows consistently across the world, effectively practicing what they've preached. 

Enlisting long-time collaborator Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Accept, Shadows Fall), "Kill Count Increase" is crossover excellence with accelerating speeds, crushing riffage, and frontman Jamey Jasta's venomous bark inciting crimson flashes of carnage.

Holding no punches, and taking no prisoners Fatal Paradox see the Connecticut-born juggernaut operating at full tilt, bludgeoning listeners with a barbarous blend of breakdowns, d-beats, and dogpiles. Whether it’s the thrash stylings of "Kill Count Increase" or "Total Invincible," capital H hardcore excellence of "The Carrion Choir" and "Truth Is A Lion," rage remains the unifying spark to blow the keg in glorious flashes of violence. 

FATAL PARADOX TRACK LISTING:
"Kill Count Increase"
"The Carrion Choir"
"Decisions Become Destinies"
"Total Invincible"
"Fatal Paradox"
"Still A Threat"
"Sacrifice Season" (Feat. John Tardy)
"Truth Is A Lion"
"Make The Demons Obey"
"None Left To Save"
"Poison Planet"

Hatebreed will spend the summer doing what they do best — touring and bringing venues across the U.S. to their knees. All upcoming dates are below. Get tickets here.

HATEBREED ON TOUR:
8/26 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
8/28 — Edmonton, AB —  Pawn Shop Live*
8/29 — Calgary, AB — The Arrowhead
8/30 — Regina, SK — Casino Regina Show Lounge
8/31 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
9/2 — Sioux Falls, SD — The District
9/3 — Kansas City, MO — Warehouse on Broadway
9/4 — Shakopee, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater (Supporting Slayer)
9/5 — Davenport, IA — Capitol Theatre
9/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/8 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
9/9 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
9/10 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
9/11 — Quebec, QC — Envol et Macadam*
9/12 — Ottawa, ON — The Bronson
9/13 — Norwalk, CT — District Music Hall
9/19 — Pinellas Park, FL — England Brothers Park (Supporting Turnstile)
10/10 — Birmingham, AL — Furnace Fest*
*Festival Date

HATEBREED ARE:
Jamey Jasta — Vocals
Wayne Lozinak — Guitar
Frank Novinec — Guitar
Matt Byrne — Drums
Carl Schwartz — Bass

ABOUT HATEBREED:
Described by Forbes as "more relevant than ever in the metal and hardcore community," the quintet remains one of the most definitive live acts in music today and recently celebrated a milestone with their track "Looking Down The Barrel Of Today," which is nearing 130 million global streams, making it their single biggest career streaming track of the modern era. To date, Hatebreed have sold over 1.5 million albums in North America alone.  

Hatebreed's most recent album, 2020's Weight of the False Self, was praised as a "return to their hardcore roots" by Brooklyn Vegan. The album was deemed "one of their most aggressive to date" by Consequence and "pummeling" by Revolver, while Psychology Today called it "a blazing combination of extreme metal and hardcore punk." Hatebreed remain one of the most vital bands in the hard rock scene.

Their signing with BLKIIBLK and forthcoming ninth studio album find the band harder than ever, stronger than ever.
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By: Philip Sayblack

​Less than two years after releasing its then latest album, I Am the Weapon, Flotsam and Jetsam is set to release its next new album.  Rats in the Temple, the band’s 16th album, is scheduled for release Aug. 28 through its current label home, Napalm Records.  Spanning 13 tracks, the 56 -minute record is everything that audiences have come to expect from Flotsam & Jetsam as is evidenced in part through its musical arrangements.  The lyrical content that accompanies the album’s musical material makes for its own interest, as does the album’s production.  Each item noted is important in its own way to the whole of the album.  All things considered they make Rats in the Temple yet one more welcome addition to this year’s already crowded field of new hard rock and metal albums.
Rats in the Temple, the forthcoming latest album from Flotsam & Jetsam, is another strong new offering from the veteran thrash outfit.  The nearly hour-long record’s success comes in part through tis featured musical arrangements.  The album’s title track, for instance, is a full on thrash arrangement that honestly conjures thoughts of works from so many of the band’s contemporaries.  At the same time, the approach that the band has once again taken also boasts some power metal influence.  The whole is a familiar stylistic presentation that is just as engaging and entertaining as ever here.  That is thanks to the fire and the energy exhibited throughout each composition.
Making for its own share of interest within this album is its lyrical content.  Right from the album’s outset, ‘Harvesting the Hate,’ the band delivers a hard hitting commentary of sorts.  It demands listeners take accountability for their actions and the impact thereof.  This is inferred as it states, “Falling down/This hole you dig/Watch your world/As it turns to ash/I leave it all behind me now/Why can’t you hear me/Why can’t you see me/Kiss the flames/And open up your eyes/All the pain/That you’ve paid to own/Bend the truth/Until it breaks/I leave it all behind me now.”  This is like someone speaking to oneself, pointing out what that person has caused and that said reflection of that person, so to speak, is done with that result, and is walking away.  The subject adds here, “Seeds of wrath/Have all been sown/All the pain/That you’ve paid to own/Bend the truth/Until it breaks/I leave it all behind me now.”  This, again, is someone perhaps realizing the magnitude of what they’ve caused and making the decision to make a change.  If in fact that is the case, then the manner in which this story is delivered (and its message), then it is an interesting allegory and just one example of the importance of the record’s lyrical content.
‘A Taste for War’ is another example of the importance of the album’s lyrical content.  In the case of this song, it seems to come across as a familiar anti-war message.  This as it states in the song’s lead verse and chorus, “Cross hairs on an open brow/laser dot missed somehow/Projectile hits before the sound/My enemies fall to the ground/You struck first/But we strike back/You struck first/But we’ll strike last/There will be no surrender now/Even if you do back down/We drop bombs/And we keep score/With body bags/And a call to war/We drop bombs/And we keep score/With body bags/And a taste for war.”  This is pretty cut and dry.  Those lines about keeping score with body bags and “a taste for war” puts the message front and center.  As the song progresses, the message continues, “It’s a red dot on a map/About to be erased/Push the button with no fear/Cleared to go/Don’t hesitate.”  Again, here is a cynical statement seemingly about the willingness of nations to destroy one another.  Considering the current state of global politics (especially caused by the individual in the White House), it is a timely statement and one more prime example of the importance of the album’s lyrical content.
Yet one more example of the album’s lyrical content comes in the very next track, ‘Her Blood Your Pain.’  There is little to no doubt that this song is a commentary about domestic violence.  This is inferred as it states right from its outset, “her pain is so much more/Than a physical sensation/The blackened eye of being betrayed/The bruised and battered mind/From a trust went away/Suffered at the hands of love/Her blood/Your pain/These scars may never go away/Your world/Insane/This time you’d better run/Your fuel/Her fear/Can’t live inside your anger/Her blood/Your pain/She’ll rise and learn/To breathe again.”  This is another pretty straight forward message.  It would seem that there is even a little veiled threat at the abuser in these lines, too that also reminds him that woman will be better and one day rid herself of that man.  It is an empowering track that so many women will appreciate.  The discussion continues as the song’s second verse states, “Wrapped up in the arms/Of A place that she called home/Cuts and broken bones/The deepest wounds/Are the ones you cannot see/And now the end is up/It’s time to deal with me.”  There is that threat straightforward.  This is vengeance coming for the abuser.  Again, it is sure to empower women and remind potential abusers that they will get justice one way or another whether through the courts or through violence.  It is yet one more key example of the importance of the album’s lyrical content that when considered along with the other themes discussed, clearly shows where the record’s lyrical content stands.  When that group is considered along with the rest of the album’s lyrical content, that whole adds a whole new layer of engagement and entertainment.  When the overall appeal of the album’s lyrical content pairs with the album’s musical arrangements, that whole leaves no doubt as to the album’s success.
Putting the final touch to the whole of Rats in the Temple is the record’s production.  Thanks to the production each arrangement is so rich from beginning to end.  The balance of the vocals and instrumental performances is solid from one composition to the next.  The result is that the album’s general effect makes it that much more immersive for audiences.  When that general effect is considered along with the album’s overall content, that entirety makes Rats in the Temple unquestionably a successful album and welcome entry to this year’s field of new hard rock and metal albums.
Rats in the Temple, the forthcoming latest album from Flotsam & Jetsam, is a solid new offering from the veteran thrash outfit that established audiences and more casual audiences alike will appreciate.  That is proven in part through its featured musical arrangements, which present plenty of familiarity and punch.  The album’s lyrical content makes for its own interest, hitting on some very relevant topics that will certainly resonate with audiences, too.  The record’s production rounds out its most important elements.  Each item examined is important in its own way to the whole of the album.  All things considered they make Rats in the Temple easily a welcome new addition to this year’s field of new hard rock and metal albums.
Rats in the Temple is scheduled for release Aug. 28 through Napalm Records.  More information on the album is available along with all of Flotsam & Jetsam’s latest news at:
Website: https://flotstildeath.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flotsamandjetsam.official
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotztildeath

​Multi-platinum and chart-topping hard rock outfit BAD WOLVES issued their new single and music video "Paint It Red " via Better Noise Music at the top of the summer. It served as the band's first release of 2026 and the opening salvo for new singer KILLBOY (Sara Skinner), who made her fiery debut as the band's new vocalist with the track.

Listen to "Paint It Red' here. Watch the video here.

Today, the band has announced it will support SKILLET on the band's forthcoming Fall 2026 headline tour. Escape the Fate are also set to appear. The trek will serve as Killjoy's live debut in her new role as front woman, as well. Prepare for her to join her bandmates in laying waste to stages across the U.S. It's a live baptism you won't want to miss, as it also marks the live debut of "Paint It Red" and Killboy putting her stamp on fan-favorites and the band's catalog of hits.

"I'm stoked that our first tour together will be with Skillet and Escape the Fate," enthuses Killboy. "John, AJ, Derek, and I are ready to get out there and bring this new era of Bad Wolves to the stage along with some of the songs you've known and loved over the years. I can't wait to finally meet the Wolves!"

BAD WOLVES' bold new era will showcase performances that signal a fresh evolution of their sound. The tour package will deliver a dynamic collision of legacy and reinvention, uniting two of today's most formidable forces in rock. Expect high energy, massive hooks, and a set of shows built for both longtime fans and a new generation.

BAD WOLVES ON TOUR: 
WITH SKILLET + ESCAPE THE FATE:
09/30—Schenectady, NY—Proctors Theatre
10/02—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
10/03—Montclair, NJ—The Wellmont Theater
10/04—Huntington, NY—The Paramount
10/07—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/08—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/10—Grand Rapids, MI—GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/11—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
10/12—Pittsburgh, PA—Citizens Live at The Wylie
10/14—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
10/16—Minneapolis, MN—Uptown Theater
10/17—Milwaukee, WI—Landmark Credit Union Live
10/18—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse Omaha
10/20—Kansas City, MO—The Midland Theatre
10/22—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium
10/23—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union Event Center
10/26—Airway Heights, WA—Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest
10/27—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre
10/30—Wheatland, CA—Hard Rock Live Sacramento
10/31—Inglewood, CA—YouTube Theater
11/01—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
11/05—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
11/06—San Antonio, TX—The Aztec Theatre
11/10—Orlando, FL—House of Blues

BAD WOLVES ARE:
Derek Bolman — Bass
AJ Rebollo — Guitar
Sara "Killboy" Skinner — Vocals 
John Boecklin — Drums
Regarding the song, KILLBOY states, "'Paint It Red' is about being unafraid to tear everything down and start over — again and again if that's what it takes. With blood, sweat, and tears, every single time. To live authentically and follow your heart, you have to be willing to rebuild when something no longer serves who you are. You can't be afraid of change, failure, or starting from scratch. Sometimes growth means letting go of what you've built so you can create something even better. 'Paint It Red' is about having the courage to burn away what's holding you back and the strength to begin again."

Boecklin elaborated, "'Paint It Red' is a metaphor for those moments in life when being polite, diplomatic, or even democratic, no longer works. Not all the time. Not often. But there comes a point when enough is enough. There are moments when it's time to stop asking for permission and start making decisions for yourself. To do what you want to do, regardless of the consequences. Even if it's the wrong decision, at least it's yours. Then you live with it. Burn it down. Tear it apart. Cause some chaos if that's what needs to happen. There's something freeing about reaching that point — when you know it's time to sound the alarm and let everyone know to back the fuck off. 'Paint It Red' is about taking control, owning your choices, and refusing to let anyone else dictate your path."

Indeed, art is imitating life on "Paint It Red."

Stay tuned for a whole lot more from Bad Wolves soon. This only the beginning of their next chapter.
ABOUT BAD WOLVES:
BAD WOLVES continue to break all of the rules, merging mind-numbing riffs and rhythms with massive, stadium-size melodies. This uncanny fusion of finesse and fire has quietly cemented the Nashville-based band as a multi-platinum powerhouse. Founded by John Boecklin in 2018, the quartet show sno signs of stopping or slowing down, either. Thus far, they have garnered a 3x-Platinum single and two Gold singles in addition to scoring 6 No. 1 entries at radio and gathering billions of streams. Beyond acclaim from Billboard, Outburn, Loudwire, and more, the group has stood out as a presence versatile enough to collaborate with either Daughtry or Ice Nine Kills. Beyond touring with Papa Roach, Volbeat, Hollywood Undead, and more, they have sold out successive headline tours. Welcoming KILLBOY on the microphone in 2026, they blow the hinges off on their next era with the new single "Paint It Red" — with much more to come.

Outlier has a new label home.
The band announced Tuesday through a news release, it has signed to independent record label, Oxide Records and hit the ground running in the process. The band dropped its first music through the label Friday in the form of its socially conscious single, ‘Digital Hell.’ Additionally, the band dropped a video Friday for the single.
The new single is a return to form of sorts for the band following the release of its then latest single, ‘Become The Disease,’ which while a hard rock style work was far more radio ready than most of the compositions that the band has crafted. Keeping that in mind, ‘Digital Hell’ presents a dark, heavy, almost industrial leaning style composition. It is a unique work in its own right but still familiar in its approach, meaning it will certainly appeal to plenty of audiences.
The song’s lyrical arrangement is its own familiar presentation, according to front man Joey Arena.
“We built technology to serve humanity,” said Arena. “Somewhere along the way, we began serving it. We traded privacy for convenience, presence for distraction, and truth for algorithms. The most dangerous prison isn’t one with walls, it’s the one we willingly carry in our pockets every day. The next false gods won’t ask to be worshipped, they’ll seek your attention. They’ll promise connection while feeding isolation, promise knowledge while drowning out wisdom, and promise freedom while quietly collecting every piece of who you are. ‘Digital Hell’ is the soundtrack to a world that may not realize what it’s losing until it’s already gone.”
Arena added, “Not every apocalypse arrives with fire. Some arrive one notification at a time. We surrender our privacy without resistance, mistake constant connection for genuine community, and allow the things we’ve created to define the people we’re becoming.” 
‘Digital Hell’ is just the latest song that the band has released this year. As noted the band most recently released its single, ‘Become The Disease.’ Prior to that the band also released ‘Nightmare.’ early this year, the band also released its cover of Cypress Hill’s ‘(Rock) Superstar.’ That cover featured guest appearances from Hyro The Hero and Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog.
More information on Outlier’s new record deal and single is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
Website: https://ovtlier.co
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ovtlier
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OvtlierBand

By: Philip Sayblack

Iron Savior has a new label home, new album on the way, and a new single..
The band announced Friday through a news release, it has joined Frontiers Music s.r.l. According to the document, the band will release its first album for the label (and its 16th overall) Nov. 13 in the form of Deathbringer.
According to information provided in the news release, Deathbringer is a science-fiction concept record spanning 12 songs (and a 13th bonus song that is a Judas Priest cover). The story at the center of Deathbringer focuses on an evil insectoid race known as “The Shadows.” After 200 years of peace, The Shadows have returned aboard a ship, The Deathbringer, with its queen. The queen “has preserved the last remnants of her species inside an eternal digital hive – sustained by the life force of countless worlds.” Now it is up to the Iron Savior and an intergalactic alliance to stop The Shadows.
Deathbringer was produced, mixed, and mastered by Sielck.
In anticipation of the album’s release the band premiered the record’s lead single, ‘Back From the Fires of Hell’ the same day. He said the song has a connection of sorts to another of its songs, ‘Through The Fires of Hell,’ which is part of the band’s 2023 album, Firestar.
Front man Piet Sielck discussed the song in a prepared statement.
“I wrote the first lyrics before I received my cancer diagnosis… Then poetry turned into bitter reality… Although in a different way than I had originally imagined”, he said. “We went through this together… ‘Through The Fires Of Hell’ is therefore more like poetry dedicated to my wife, while ‘Back From The Fires Of Hell’ is more of a reflection on actual events.”
The musical arrangement featured in ‘Back From the Fires of Hell’ is an aggressive composition in regard to its energy. The blending of the guitars, the powerful vocals and even some keyboard elements conjure thoughts of what would happen if the best elements of Judas Priest and Dragonforce were joined.
The song’s companion visualizer plays the new single against a picture of a hooded figure and a female warrior while flames burn behind the pair. The couple would seemingly be Sielck and his wife as he noted the pair’s journey through his battle with cancer. It makes for an interesting visual to accompany Sielck’s comments and the song’s lyrics.
Along with discussing the new single, Sielck also addressed the band’s joining the Frontiers s.r.l. roster.
“I’m extremely excited to announce that Iron Savior has joined the Frontiers Music family,” said Sielck. “After all these years in the metal world, it feels truly special to start this new journey with a new partner by our side. Even more special is the fact that this step also means reconnecting with longtime friends and companions from the past – people I have shared many years of musical experiences with and who share the same passion for honest, powerful heavy metal.”
Sielck continued, “With Frontiers behind us, we are looking forward to celebrating 30 years of Iron Savior and the release of our new album, with great energy and excitement, and a lot more to come with Frontiers by our side”, he added. “A huge thank you to all the fans who have supported Iron Savior throughout the years. Your passion keeps the fire burning. Heavy metal never dies \m/”
The Deathbringer track listing is noted below:
1.    Shadows Of Neverness
2.    Deathbringer
3.    Light In The Dark
4.    The Creature’s Tale
5.    Back From The Fires Of Hell
6.    To Boldly Go
7.    Climbing Higher
8.    No Deal (bonus track)
9.    Dawn Of Deliverance
10.    Gunslinger
11.    Never To Yield
12.    Forever And A Day
13.    Fever (bonus track) – Judas Priest cover
Deathbringer will come less than a year after the release of the band’s most recent studio recording, its covers collection, Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy. That album was released in March through Perception.
More information on Deathbringer is available along with all of Iron Savior’s latest news at:
Website: https://iron-savior.com
Facebook: Facebook

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The new pop-punk, emo and alternative music cruise sets sail September 9-13, 2027, aboard Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, featuring exclusive hosted experiences from Idobi Summer School Festival and So What? Music Festival.
September 9-13, 2027
Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
Destination: Taino Bay, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Shattered Shores today unveiled the lineup for its inaugural sailing, bringing together a cross-generational mix of artists who helped define pop-punk, emo and alternative music alongside the genre's next wave of talent. Headlining the September 2027 voyage are 3OH!3, New Found Glory and Cobra Starship, joined by Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup.

The lineup also includes Breathe Carolina, Cartel, Hey Monday, The Summer Set, MOD SUN, nothing,nowhere., Stand Atlantic, Plain White T's, Hot Chelle Rae, Millington, LØLØ, Driveways, Charlotte Sands, Winona Fighter, As December Falls, Chandler Leighton, Diva Bleach, Like Roses, Not My Weekend, Action/Adventure, SuckerPunch!, Four Year Strong, Broadside, DAVVN and Public Works, with additional artists, collaborations and onboard experiences still to be announced.

Years in the making, Shattered Shores grew out of Whet Travel's Taking Back Emo events and fan-favorite takeovers aboard Groove Cruise. Created in response to overwhelming demand from the alternative music community, it has evolved into a dedicated sailing that celebrates the music, culture and connections that shaped a generation while creating new experiences for the next one.
Shattered Shores' inaugural sailing will take place on the brand-new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber ship, which features the first-ever, artist-designed live music venue at sea, the world's largest 5 o'Clock Somewhere, and an all-new Bridge Wing Suites, uniquely themed with unbelievable outdoor spaces. Check out this first look video at the Beachcomber.

More than a music cruise, Shattered Shores builds on what Captains know as the Groove Effect: genuine connection, shared identity, and experiences that stay with people long after returning to shore. It isn't about recreating the past. It's about taking everything that mattered and channeling it into something that continues to evolve.


Late nights that turn into mornings. Songs that never really left. Friendships that form quickly and actually last. The feeling of finding your people again, not online, but in real life.
Over multiple days, the sailing brings together live bands and DJ performances, along with curated events and artist-led experiences designed to be felt, not just watched. That includes artist panels, fan activations, hosted dinners, and more direct ways for people to connect, alongside mental health and wellness programming woven into the experience.
It is not just about the stage. It lives in the space between people, where the line between artist and crowd blurs and moments feel shared.

The vision for Shattered Shores is led by Managing Director John “Skeeter” Porrata, with support from Whet Travel Founder and CEO Jason Beukema, as they bring Whet Travel’s newest endeavor to life. Porrata has built a reputation for shaping fan-first experiences while staying closely connected to community, culture, and the evolving expectations of the audience. Beukema has built Whet Travel into one of the largest independent music cruise companies in the world, with a long-standing focus on transformation, connection, mental health, and the Groove Effect.

Shattered Shores will also collaborate with Idobi Summer School Festival and So What? Music Festival to curate exclusive hosted experiences onboard. The collaboration brings together Kevin Lyman, founder of Warped Tour; Eric Tobin, artist manager and co-founder of Hopeless Records; Michael Kaminsky, founder of KMGMT; and Mike Ziemer, co-founder of So What? Music Festival. Collectively, they bring decades of experience shaping alternative music culture and fan communities, helping deliver a one-of-a-kind experience at sea.

With additional artists, onboard programming, and special experiences still to be announced, the inaugural Shattered Shores sailing is only just getting started.

Staterooms for the inaugural Shattered Shores sailing are on sale now. Reserve your stateroom today at https://booking.whettravel.com/Booking/Reservation/Start?tripID=5124.
For the complete lineup, sailing details, and future artist and programming announcements, visit www.shatteredshores.com.
Full lineup
3oh3!
NEW FOUND GLORY
COBRA STARSHIP
JARRET BOWLING FOR SOUP (SPECIAL GUEST)
CARTEL
HEY MONDAY
THE SUMMER SET
MOD SUN
NOTHING NOWHERE
STAND ATLANTIC
PLAIN WHITE T'S
FOUR YEAR STRONG
HOT CHELLE RAE
BREATHE CAROLINA
EVERY AVENUE
LØLØ
BROADSIDE
DRIVEWAYS
CHARLOTTE SANDS
WINNONA FIGHTER
MILLINGTON
AS DECEMBER FALLS
CHANDLER LEIGHTON
DIVA BLEACH
LIKE ROSES
NOT MY WEEKEND
ACTION/ADVENTURE
SUCKERPUNCH!
DAVVN
PUBLIC WORKS
DON'T PANIC

About Shattered Shores
Shattered Shores is a community-driven music experience at sea created by Whet Travel. Built on connection, shared history, and participation, it brings together live music, curated experiences, and a fan-first approach that goes beyond the traditional festival model. Rooted in the same foundation as Groove Cruise, it’s designed for a generation that still values connection, community, and lasting moments.

About Taking Back Emo
Taking Back Emo is a fan-driven event brand built around the music, culture, and community that defined a generation of alternative fans. Known for high-energy events and curated experiences, Taking Back Emo brings audiences together through shared nostalgia, sing-along moments, and a deep connection to the music that shaped them. What started as a grassroots concept has grown into a recognized name within the live event space, creating environments where fans can relive the music they love while building new memories together.

About Whet Travel
For over 20 years, Whet Travel has curated and produced more music cruises than any other independent company. Partnering with some of the cruise industry’s most recognized and trusted brands, the revolutionary company has executed over 60 wildly successful events, including Groove Cruise, Motorboat, Zen Cruise, Salsa Cruise, and Groove Island. Innovators since their launch in 2004, Whet Travel was named Inc. Magazine’s No. 4 fastest-growing travel company in the country, has won the prestigious “Charter Partner of the Year” award from both Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines, has been featured in USA Today, Billboard, Forbes, and was most recently awarded the Inc. 5000 America’s number 16 fastest-growing travel and hospitality company.

About Whet Foundation
The Whet Foundation is a Florida-based 501 (c) (3) organization that offers grassroots disaster relief for those experiencing hardships, mental health programming throughout the year, and on-board ocean clean-ups and conservation with 4Ocean. It has built homes for single mothers in Mexico and the Bahamas. It creates impactful experiences for underprivileged children in South Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Through the Community Captains and Destination Donation programs, Whet Foundation strives to help those less fortunate in a meaningful and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation. The foundation gives back to local communities by supplying clothing, food, and school supplies; hosting beach and community cleanups; offering painting and art programs; providing facility repairs; and assisting with the costs of structural improvements to homes and schools.

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