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  • AVATAR – slipper nytt album imorgen

    Merkelige tider krever et merkelig band. Med et livslangt engasjement for outsiderkunsten dykker Avatar dypt ned i den kollektive underbevisstheten. De reiser utover kroppens grenser og langt forbi de åndelige barrierene som ble brutt i tidligere verk. Uansett hvor mange ganger de ble advart, fortsetter de å trå dypere inn i skogen. «Don’t go in…

  • TONS OF ROCK 2026 – 15 nye artister klare for Ekebergsletta

    15 NYE ARTISTER ER KLARE FOR TONS OF ROCK 2026 Lineupen til Tons of Rock 2026 vokser videre – og neste sommer kan ikke komme fort nok. Etter rekordslipp og et historisk billettsalg i høst, er det nå klart for et nytt kraftfullt tilskudd av navn til neste års festival. Disse nye er nå bekreftet…

  • INFERNO 2026 – new names added

    Mayhem, Primordial, Funeral, Mùr, Nite and More to Inferno 2026 Inferno Metal Festival is proud to announce the next round of bands for next year’s edition. This time we can present Mayhem, Primordial, Funeral, Múr, Nite, Hierophant, Sovereign, Blodknoke, Cavern Deep, Voidspire, Automaton and Hevn III. Tickets for 2026 are available for sale at: https://www.ticketmaster.no/artist/inferno-metal-festival-tickets/890804 MAYHEM…

  • RISMANN & THE STAKEDRIVERS – gir ut ny EP

    Skandinavisk pønkrock er blekket når RISMANN & THE STAKEDRIVERS (Haugesund) skriver kjærlighetsbrev for støy-rock, post-punk og avant garde. Sekstetten fra Norges bedehus-hovedstad bobler over av angst og sinne en gjeng som ofte skriker høyt i offentligheten, både på og av scenen.​​​​ ‌‍​‍​‍Bandet debuterte med “Prince Charming” i 2023 før de ble trukket frem som en…

  • A FLYING FISH – to release new album October 31st

    The second album in the Mexican prog/avant-garde/rock musical El Pez Que Voló will be released 31. October on Apollon Records / Gymnocal Industries. This time, Rahoola has summoned a huge cast of guests – including Fabio Lione, who stars as the lost knight John. Buckle in for a highly unusual, but exciting ride!  El Pez…

  • P+A+G+E+S – unleashes debut album

    Cape Town’s doom, atmospheric noise, drone, and sludge post-metal trio P+A+G+E+S unleash their debut full-length album, NO MORE CAN BE DONE, recorded with producer Simon Ratcliffe at Sound and Motion Studios between 3 and 7 February 2025. A stark and slow-burning monolith, NO MORE CAN BE DONE traverses themes of existential dread, geopolitical despair, environmental…

  • SKLITAKLING – ute med sitt andre album

    Foto: Torkel Eikemo Det handler om maktmenn og at verden rundt trenger å våkne opp. Om I-landsproblematikk og våpenindustri. Systemer og systemsvikt. På jobben, på pubben, på frontlinjen.  Tolv låter med et budskap om kapitalismens kalde maskineri, arroganse, krig, og vold. En tjueseks minutter lang kruttønne drevet av støyete, forvrengte gitarer, insisterende bass og bestemte…

  • NIGHT THIEVES – new single unleashed before release of debut album

    Coming at you from the heart of the nation’s capital, UK alt-metal powerhouse NIGHT THIEVES return with seismic riffs, supremely melodic hooks, and a barrage of breath-taking, arena-sized anthems. The hard-hitting quartet are set to release their highly anticipated debut album in Spring 2026—but first, they have just delivered a stunning preview in the form…

  • OSLO TAPES – return with new single

    OSLO TAPES Release “Pyramid Shape (JKS Remix)” Featuring Jeff Kim Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins — A Hypnotic Prelude to Upcoming Album LÅST COMET Oslo Tapes return with their new single “Pyramid Shape (JKS Remix)” — the third and final teaser before the release of their highly anticipated album LÅST COMET on November 14th. The remix, crafted by Los…

  • FILTHY HIPPIES – new EP out now

    Cape Town shoegazers deliver an emotive journey through reverb, reflection, and raw beauty Alternative rock/psychedelic shoegaze band Filthy Hippies unveil their long-awaited new EP, Waves, out now via Mongrel Records. Following the release of their acclaimed single “Honey,” the EP sees the band diving deeper into their signature haze of reverb-soaked guitars, dreamlike vocals, and…

  • SEIGMEN – celebrates the 30 year anniversary of their platinum album success “Metropolis” with the release of “Dissonans”!

    Photo: Tom Lund The release date for Seigmen’s new album Dissonans on October 23 is no coincidence. The record marks a new chapter in a story where everything connects. Most notably, Dissonans is the second installment in a planned trilogy, following last year’s critically acclaimed and Norwegian Grammy-nominated Resonans.The release also coincides exactly with the 30th anniversary of Seigmen’s breakthrough…

  • PALEFACE SWISS – unveil new single and video

    Foto Credit: Adam Chandler Following the surprise drop of their recent single, “Instrument of War” feat. Stick To Your Gun, Switzerland’s heaviest export Paleface Swiss return with the announcement of The Wilted EP, scheduled for release on January 2nd, 2026. The band have also unveiled brand new banger, “Let Me Sleep” along with its accompanying music video, which will join “Instrument of…

  • SEIGMEN – slipper nytt album

    Foto: Tom Lund At Seigmens nye album slippes idag 23. oktober er ingen tilfeldighet, “Dissonans” er et nytt nav i en historie med flere kapitler der mange ting henger sammen. Først og fremst så er “Dissonans” album nummer to i en bebudet serie på tre, der fjorårets Spellemannsnominerte “Resonans” utgjorde starten. Så sammenfaller lanseringstidspunktet med…

  • PUSCIFER – new album announced for 2026 and first single released

    Photo Credit: Travis Shinn Puscifer, the multi-dimensional band featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round releases “Normal Isn’t”, their first new album in over five years, on Feb. 6 via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG. The record channels the post-punk influences that shaped the members’ early musical experiences while pushing into darker, more guitar-driven territory. “We’re definitely leaning into our early influences” Keenan shares. “It’s the…

  • TEMPEST SAINT – brand new video

    BRIT HEAVY METALLERS ‘TEMPEST SAINT’ REVEAL BRAND NEW VIDEO Rising UK metal crew TEMPEST SAINT continue their ascent with the release of their thunderous new video for the track, The Cursed, which is out now – Formed in 2023 and hailing from the Greater London area, TEMPEST SAINT deliver a captivating sound that fuses classic…

  • THE LARCHES – new double A-sided single announced

    EMERGING ALT-METALLERS ‘THE LARCHES’ ANNOUNCE NEW DOUBLE A-SIDED SINGLE! North East heavyweights, THE LARCHES, plant a prominent marker with the release of their explosive new double A-side ‘Ego Death’ and ‘The Skin I Live In’, out now. Watch the video for ‘Ego Death’ here  listen to the band at – https://open.spotify.com/artist/6JNfHwEl137ZgKbOFzeOnF . With an impassioned and intense…

  • TICKLES – new single out

    Nantes, France-based noise-rock four-piece Tickles are excited to announce that their debut studio album ‘Sugar & Plastic Plates’ is due for release November 28th 2025 to limited edition vinyl via Stolen Body Records.  Ahead of the album’s release comes ‘Daughters Around’, its final single on October 21st 2025, a song that tackles the complexities of…

  • FLOW – Naruto The Rock World Tour på Vulkan Arena i Oslo

    FKP Scorpio Norge presenterer:FLOW – Naruto The Rock World TourVulkan ArenaMandag 20. oktober Det japanske rockebandet FLOW kommer til Norge for aller første gang! Den 20. oktober braker det løs på Vulkan Arena i Oslo når de legendariske NARUTO-låtene fyller lokalet med ren anime-energi! Konserten er en del av deres spektakulære FLOW World Tour 2025…

  • AIRBAG – reveal details, new single and video from upcoming live album

    Photo: Anne-Marie Forker PROG ROCKERS AIRBAG REVEAL DETAILS, NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM UPCOMING LIVE ALBUM Progressive rock may rarely grace the mainstream spotlight, but its devoted global community continues to thrive, and few bands embody that spirit better than Airbag. Since their debut EP, “Safetree” (2007), and first full-length album, “Identity” (2009), the Norwegian…

  • BEYOND THE GATES – new names announced

    Beyond the Gates announce new names for 2026 edition Beyond the Gates is proud to present five new additions to the 2026 line-up. The legendary festival will host the first ever Beherit show in Norway. The Finnish legends has inspired countless of bands and forged their own path within the black metal genre with pioneering albums such…

  • THE GRAVEYARD GIG – organiseres i 2026 på Telerock

    THE GRAVEYARD GIG 2026 19. september 2026 TELEROCK, Notodden Billetter: https://tikkio.com/events/59310 Det ser sånn ut at du må ta turen igjen til vakre Telemark og Notodden. Det blir en 2026 utgave av The Graveyard Gig…og det blir stort! *Line-up:– IHSAHN– Enthroned (Belgia) ekslusiv Norge konsert– Nekromantheon– Dold Vorde Ens Navn– Jordsjuk– Phantom Fire– Nachash– Angell…

  • LEGEND METALFEST 2026 – nytt bandslipp

    Her kommer en ny runde med band som er klare for LEGEND METALFEST 2026. Først ute denne gangen er KAMPFAR. Bandet feiret sitt 30. år i fjor og dette blir en av veldig få konserter i Europa i 2026. Gutta skal inn i «ny musikk» modus, men ser fram til en sjelden Trondheimstur i september.…

  • PAT MASTELOTTO and a new concept album about Billy Milligan: ERGOT PROJECT

    Eleven years after their Beatles tribute album, the factory led by Christian Marras releases an album inspired by Billy Milligan’s sensational story. A concept about inner voices, it blends progressive rock and experimentation, featuring a great special guest: King Crimson’s Pat Mastelotto Founded in 2014 by multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Christian Marras, Ergot Project debuted two years later…

  • SWARTZHEIM – new single out

    Credit: Cecilie Frost SWARTZHEIM’s Crossover Metal Single & Video ‘Discarded’ – Feel the Frantic Energy,out via Blood Blast Distribution “Discarded’ is about how an addiction can cut you off from the world, and the frustration of burning bridges with people and missing out on things. Life simply passes by while you just sit and watch. This theme is…

  • EDGE OF SANITY / NIGHTINGALE – “Fourth Chapter” of catalogue re-issues and pre-order started!

    The “Fourth Chapter” of the comprehensive catalogue re-issue campaign for legendary and groundbreaking Death Metallers EDGE OF SANITY as well as versatile Prog/Hardrock outfit NIGHTINGALE, who were both fronted by Swedish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and acclaimed metal producer Dan Swanö (Opeth, Katatonia, Dissection, etc.), has been announced now to be released soon via Century Media Records and InsideOutMusic worldwide. This…

  • KALANDRA – to release Mørketid end of October

    Following last year’s release of Kalandra’s acclaimed single “Ghosts,” the band felt inspired to continue the tradition. This year, the Norwegian/Swedish quartet is welcoming the season with a new EP — a collection of dark, reimagined songs to either set the mood or help brace for the cold months ahead. Kalandra is known for blending melancholic Nordic influences with…

  • PRIMITIVE MAN – new album out end of October

    Photo: Vanessa Valadez PRIMITIVE MAN are still the heaviest band on just about any given festival billing, they’re still ‘crushing’, and Observance is sure to flex the vocabularies of folk reaching for new ways to describe their punishing sound.  Yet beyond the heft of their musical propulsion, they’ve got a few things they want to get off their…

  • Patti Smith and her band on the 50th anniversary perform Horses – live på Rockefeller i Oktober

    Dato Lørdag 18. oktober 2025 Scene Sentrum Scene Pris NOK 980 + avg. Dører 19:00 Aldersgrense 18 https://www.rockefeller.no/events/patti-smith-and-her-band/sogmnKmo0l Den levende legenden Patti Smith kommer til Oslo og Sentrum Scene lørdag 18. oktober! Hun har en unik posisjon i rockehistorien, og lanserer nå en helt spesiell serie med konserter, hvor hun vil fremføre sitt banebrytende debutalbum Horses i…

  • PING – brand new single out

    PING is back – playing experimental Norwegian rock since last millennium. Inspiration from diverse artists like Zappa, Melvins, Ween, dEUS, Gentle Giant, Motorpsycho, Tom Waits and Wilco can be heard through all albums, combining elements from 60´s roots to modern metal and electronica.   Accelerating Time is the ​2nd and last single taken from PING’s…

  • OBELISK – unveils single from debut album

    merging from the underground with a sound that is as raw as it is resonant, enigmatic metalcore artist OBELISK is set to release his captivating debut album, Brushed By Darkness, on Friday 12th December. Before then, look out for the blistering new single, Working Class Zero, which has just been released. Watch the video here…