London-based Symphonic Metallers Tales of Perdition are set to release their debut album, The Theatre of Existence, on Thursday 3 September 2026, following a year-long campaign of shows and single releases.

Formed in 2018, Tales of Perdition have remained fully independent, recording and producing the album in-house, with drummer Hugo White handling production. Through regular appearances on the Underground circuit and their involvement with the London Metal Coalition, the band have built a loyal and dedicated fanbase

SCHANDMAUL are reaching for the stars with Sternensegler (“Star Sailor”), their upcoming album and first full-length release featuring vocalist Till Herence. The album arrives September 11, 2026 via Napalm Records.

Herence first stepped in for SCHANDMAUL during live performances in 2024 after Thomas Lindner had to step back from the microphone due to illness. Lindner remains an active part of the band, moving to instruments as the group enters this new chapter.

I’m writing this post from ArcTanGent Festival today, August 20, with Chelsea Wolfe’s headline performance still ahead of me - and The Dark arriving tomorrow, August 21. Needless to say, there’s a pretty good sense of anticipation here.

Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN return with their new album Temptation’s Gates, introducing new vocalist Nicole Willerton and embracing a more modern direction.

Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN have released their new album, Temptation’s Gates, via Napalm Records. Released June 26, 2026, the record marks the band's first release with new vocalist Nicole Willerton and opens a new chapter for the Finnish five-piece.

Six years after Under a Godless Veil, Swedish gothic doom veterans DRACONIAN return with In Somnolent Ruin - a dark, atmospheric and deeply melancholic album that feels both familiar and significant.

And there is one particularly big reason why.

Lisa Johansson is back.