Beloved by tastemakers and the underground, London metal trio, URNE, have today released a nine minute-plus undulating epic, ‘Harken The Waves’, featuring guest vocals from Mastodon’s Troy Sanders. On it, his and URNE frontman Joe Nally’s voices blend to form a duet cresting the surface of the song.
“We feel this is one of the best songs we’ve ever written. On top of that, we were lucky enough to have Grammy-winning metal icon Troy Sanders, from the legendary Mastodon, lend his vocal talents,” explains URNE frontman Joe Nally. “We’ve grown up listening to Troy and watching Troy live, so having someone like him not only appear, but take on such a significant role in the song, elevating it to another level, means a lot.”
Pagan folk band FAUN are here with a new single ‘Lament’, a track that creates a sense of a darker undertone. With ‘Lament’ FAUN taps into the mournful power of myth, ritual, and grief, an old pre-Christian mourning song from the north of England.
The band have extended this song by a few verses and turned it into an epic and emotional dirge with choirs, drums and old instruments.
FAUN comments: “With a choir of four singers from FAUN, with hurdy-gurdy, flute, key fiddle and lure (Celtic long trumpet), we dedicated this song to their friend and sound engineer, Jürgen Schneider, who tragically passed away in 2023, after more than ten years of travelling and concerts together.”
“As Good As” by RAZORWIRE HALO is a haunting, emotionally charged track that explores the quiet battle of hiding how we truly feel. Driven by a dark, driving sound, the song explores the facade we wear to conceal loneliness and pain, capturing the raw sentiment: “I guess your lie is as good as mine.” It’s a striking reflection on vulnerability, identity, and the quiet toll of pretending everything is fine.
RAZORWIRE HALO BIO In the tumultuous realm where electronic pulses collide with the visceral power of rock, emerges RAZORWIRE HALO, a force to be reckoned with, carving a niche in the sonic landscape with a relentless fusion of heavy electronics and searing rock intensity. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Nine Inch Nails, RAZORWIRE HALO pushes the boundaries of genre, creating a sonic maelstrom that captivates and consumes.
RAZORWIRE HALO is the brainchild of visionary artist, Tak Kitara, whose hauntingly evocative lyrics and impassioned vocals serve as the band’s guiding force. Joined by Skylar Kitara, Rob Harrington, Kyle Potter,Billy Alexander, and Drew Greer, the group weaves a sonic tapestry that is as intricate as it is ferocious.
RAZORWIRE HALO’S music is an exploration of the darker facets of the human experience, delving into themes of inner conflict, societal discord, and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery. The band’s sound is a relentless barrage of electronic beats, pulsating synths, and razor-sharp guitar riffs that cut through the air like a sonic weapon. Their live performances are a visceral experience, a cathartic journey that blurs the lines between man and machine, emotion and electricity. The band’s discography is a testament to their commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic rock.
From the industrial onslaught of “Retaliate” to the introspective depths of “All The Terrible Things”RAZORWIRE HALO’S music is a sonic odyssey that transcends the conventional.With a growing legion of fans drawn to their electrifying live shows and genre-defying sound, RAZORWIRE HALO stands poised at the forefront of the electronic rock revolution. Unapologetically intense, their music resonates with those who seek a sonic escape into the unknown, a journey through the shadows where raw emotion meets the cold embrace of technology.
As RAZORWIRE HALO continues to carve its name into the annals of heavy electronic rock, one thing is certain, their music is a force that cannot be contained. Brace yourself for the electrifying onslaught of RAZORWIRE HALO, where the wires of emotion and technology entwine, creating a sound that is as captivating as it is destructive.
Explosions, entrails, and glorious seafaring chaos — ALESTORM are back with their latest anthem of absurdity, “Killed to Death by Piracy”! Taken from their upcoming album, The Thunderfist Chronicles, out June 20, 2025 via Napalm Records, the track hits hard with razor-sharp riffs, rowdy gang vocals, and lyrics packed with death, doom, and pirate lunacy. From undead hordes to rusty spoons, nothing is safe — least of all your eardrums. It’s loud, it’s fast, it’s ridiculous – and it comes with a brand-new music video that’s as over-the-top as the song itself. Raise your sails and prepare to die… the pirate’s way!
Day tickets are running VERY low (only Friday left!), and weekend tickets have also already sold out, so act now if you’ve been putting off getting your ticket! Friday day tickets cost £92 (+ booking fees) – with 37 bands playing that day (not including additional acts in VIP), that’s just £2.48 per band! Maths fans, headbangers who snapped up standard weekend tickets have access to 125 bands over the festival, working out at a mere £1.59 per band (£1.40 if you bought an early bird – definitely worth getting in quickly once 2026 tickets go on sale in August!). Buy tickets in the ticket store.
German thrash metal legends SODOM released the video for their new single “Witchhunter.” The song is the second single ftrom the upcoming studio album The Arsonist.
“Witchhunter” is Sodom’s homage to their late drummer Chris Witchunter and the video was created by Ex-Sodom guitar player Andy Brings.
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