Finnish progressive metal band End of Abyss has released its long-prepared debut album, Escape to a New Empire, today on October 23, 2026. The album combines progressive metal, symphonic arrangements, and powerful storytelling into a cinematic musical experience. At its core are grand emotions, memorable melodies, and an ambitious concept. "The music speaks for itself. One person swipes left, another finds a lifelong friend," says lead guitarist…

French heavy metal band SEVEN METAL SINS have released a new official live video for "Scars Of Injustice", a track taken from their debut album "Legacy Of Chaos", released on June 5th, 2026 via Rockshots Records. Filmed during the band's performance at Mennecy Metal Fest, near Paris, France, the video captures SEVEN METAL SINS on stage showcasing the energy and direct, uncompromising approach that define their heavy metal sound. Watch the…

The Finnish melodic death metal band Lights To Remain are set to release their second album 'Shattered Reality' later in 2027 via Inverse Records. The first single and music video 'Into the Unknown' can be seen below: Guitarist Eero Kouvo comments: “Into the Unknown was the first song written by Lights to Remain’s current lineup, so it felt like the natural choice for our first single. It also captures the more melodic side of the album. The…

Greek hi-tech metallers SACRAL RAGE are back with their most ambitious album to date! "Ark Of Cosmic Resonance" is set for release on November 27th 2026 via No Remorse Records. It was produced by SACRAL RAGE and mixed & mastered together with George Christoforidis at Ignite Studios, Athens. The cover artwork was crafted by Aaron Lawrance. The first single "Parallax Paradox" can be seen here with a lyric video: Formed in 2011, SACRAL RAGE quickly…

BONJOUR TRISTESSE have released another song from the upcoming new album "Disaster Triumphant", scheduled for November 20th 2026 via AOP Records. The title track is available below: BONJOUR TRISTESSE plays atmospheric black metal, that is rooted in contempt for industrial civilization, grief for this dying planet we call our home and reverence for the natural world. The band weaves a symphony of sadness, wrath, alienation and inner emptiness…

On December 11th internationally, ATMF is proud to present the highly anticipated sixth album of Sweden’s Seid, Dystopolis, on CD and vinyl LP formats. The ancient spirit of the North collides with the cold reality of the modern world… With Dystopolis, Swedish black metal force Seid deliver their most mature, personal, and ambitious work to date. Forged in the traditions of Viking black metal but refusing to remain confined by them, the album…