Austrian blackened death metal veterans Belphegor unleashed an intense and unrelenting performance at Gramercy Theatre in New York City on April 3, 2025. Known for their extreme precision and commanding stage presence, the band delivered a set steeped in darkness, aggression, and ritualistic atmosphere.
The performance showcased Belphegor’s mastery of brutal riffing and relentless tempos, captivating the audience with sheer sonic force. The night reinforced the band’s reputation as one of the genre’s most formidable live acts. Below is a full concert photo gallery capturing Belphegor live at Gramercy Theatre, photographed by Army Of One TV.
Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of “Power To The People”, the brand-new single from Italian hard rock band Nastyville, available on all digital platforms starting today, April 15th, 2025. The track is the first taste of the band’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, "Rebirth," set for release on June 6th, 2025.
The album was recorded at Ivorytears Music Works Recording Studio (Somma Lombardo, VA), produced by the band, and mixed and engineered by Alessandro Del Vecchio (Hardline, Vanden Plas, Revolution Saints). "Rebirth" marks a new beginning for Nastyville, a powerful and deeply personal record shaped by real-life stories and the band’s evolution both musically and personally.
“Power To The People” is a hard-hitting anthem built on gritty riffs, thunderous grooves, and a rallying cry for unity and rebellion. With its energetic hooks and no-frills attitude, the song delivers the raw power of a band that’s back in full force.
Formed in 2012, Nastyville has made its mark in the rock scene with a style rooted in street and glam rock, infused with a modern edge. Through the years, they’ve shared stages with Skid Row, Crashdïet, Enuff Z'Nuff, Steel Panther, The Dead Daisies, and more. After lineup changes and three previous albums, the band is now ready to unleash a bold new chapter!
For fans of: Skid Row, Crashdïet, Hardcore Superstar, Steel Panther, The Dead Daisies.
TRACK LISTING: 1. The Journey Of Rebirth 2. Power To The People 3. Run Wild, Rev High! 4. Rocking Through The Night 5. Unstoppable (Sia Cover) 6. We Give It All 7. Miss You 8. Yellow Schoolbus 9. Stay Out, Stay Out 10. Sex O’ Clock 11. Rock’n’Roll Experience NASTYVILLE Line Up: Marco Luraschi (Mark Lee): Vocals David Visin (Dave Wild): Guitars Christian De Gaudenzi (Dega): Guitars Carlo Giordano (The Horv): Bass Christian Tabita (Chris Tabeat): Drums
Italian melodic death metal act Dying Awkward Angel unleash their brand-new single “Music Kills”, a powerful mid-tempo composition that highlights the band’s continued evolution while remaining firmly rooted in the legacy of Scandinavian death metal.
Characterized by a raw and uncompromising sound, “Music Kills” draws inspiration from the early ‘90s Swedish scene—specifically, bands such as Dismember and Entombed—and channels the iconic HM-2 guitar tone into a modern, groove-driven framework. The result is a track that is both punishing and memorable, blending brutal riffs, visceral vocals, and an ominous atmosphere.
Lyrically, the song delves into the ambivalent nature of music itself, exploring its potential to both uplift and consume. This thematic depth adds an introspective dimension to the band’s sonic aggression, further establishing their unique voice within the international melodic death metal landscape.
Following their critically praised 2018 full-length "Absence of Light", “Music Kills” marks a significant step forward for Dying Awkward Angel. While known for their fast-paced and relentless songwriting, the band now embraces a darker, more deliberate approach—one that prioritizes atmosphere and weight without sacrificing intensity.
The release of “Music Kills” also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. In the coming weeks, the band will unveil further details surrounding their upcoming full-length album, which promises to expand on the themes and sonic direction explored in this latest track.
For fans of Dismember, Entombed, At The Gates, and all those drawn to the raw edge of melodic death metal, “Music Kills” stands as a compelling statement of intent.
Formed in 1998, Dying Awkward Angel draws inspiration from the '90s extreme metal scene of Gothenburg, the UK, and the USA, with influences from bands like In Flames, At the Gates, Carcass, Slayer, Death, Pantera, and Metallica. The band's early releases, "Dying Awkward Angel" and "Ghost at the Spine," received excellent critical acclaim. After some line-up changes, the band stabilized in 2013 and recorded the full-length album "Waiting for Punishment". In 2015, the EP "Madness Rising" showcased a more mature and modern songwriting mixing old-school brutality with melodic incursions. In 2017, with the addition of Michele Spallieri (Kenos) as the vocalist, the band released the album "Absence Of Light" in 2018 (Extreme Metal Music / Rockshots Records), distributed across Europe, the USA, and Japan. Over the years, the band has shared the stage with renowned names such as Impaled Nazarene, **enos, Decapitated, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, and many others.
Canadian stoner rock powerhouse Woodhawk returns with the announcement of their highly anticipated third studio album, “Love Finds A Way,” set for release on June 6, 2025, via Grand Hand Records. The Calgary trio of Turner Midzain (guitar/vocals), Mike Badmington (bass), and Kevin Nelson (drums) are also dropping the record's first single, “Strangers Ever After,” toda,y giving fans their first taste of new Woodhawk material since 2019's acclaimed “Violent Nature”. The band comments on the new single:
“This was the first song we wrote for this album. And I think we reworked it more than any song. It started out with a completely different feel and timing than what we ended up with. It was way darker. But we kept coming back to it and really loved the result. Strangers Ever After is a kind of demise of a relationship. The farewell to someone that maybe…you were better off never knowing. This is dark and honest.”
“Love Finds A Way” marks an evolution in the band's creative journey. Their earlier work was very much influenced by bands like The Sword and Black Sabbath, with lyrics about wizards and goblins, but they've worked hard on bringing more emotion to their writing. The nine-track album promises to deliver the dynamic range fans have come to expect from Woodhawk, featuring what Midzain describes as ‘some really riff-rocking songs, but also a lot of hardship and honesty'.
“Strangers Ever After” showcases the band's signature blend of classic hard rock sensibilities and modern stoner metal influences, delivering the infectious grooves and memorable hooks that have earned Woodhawk a devoted following since their formation in 2014. They are recommended for fans of The Sword, Red Fang, and Thin Lizzy.
Track Listing 1. Grave Shaker – 4:41 2. Strangers Ever After – 4:24 3. Truth Be Told – 7:21 4. White Crosses – 6:10 5. The Unholy Hand – 5:21 6. No Place For Hate – 5:18 7. Love Finds a Way – 6:16 8. Relapser – 4:52 9. Killing Time – 8:37
Woodhawk is: Turner Midzain – Guitar & Vocals Mike Badmington – Bass & Vocals Kevin Nelson - Drums
Extreme metal outfit Autumn Lies Buried is unleashing its blistering new single “Debt of Silence,” accompanied by a music video. The track serves as the first glimpse into the band's upcoming EP “Mob Mentality,” scheduled for release on June 6th, 2025, via Exitus Stratagem Records. “Debt of Silence” delivers the band's signature combination of breakneck energy, socially conscious lyrics, and unrelenting heaviness that fans have come to expect. Vocalist Kaelin Wilkins comments:
“Given the current political climate of the US, I felt it necessary to write about silencing a lot of them. I felt like America just needs a hard reset, and it starts by not giving these fascists in free-world clothing the clout they have. They owe us a debt of silence. A ritual dismemberment of corrupt leadership. Cutting of the tongue is symbolic as well as literal.”
Autumn Lies Buried continues to evolve their sound, which draws from a diverse palette of influences including slam, mathcore, hardcore, hip hop, and deathcore. The result is what the band describes as "a beating with a cinder block’ that creates a cathartic experience for listeners."
This release marks the beginning of an exciting summer for Autumn Lies Buried, with another single planned for May and the full EP release coinciding with the kickoff of their Hell Howler Tour alongside Casket Robbery, My Own Will and Australia's Nicolas Cage Fighter on June 6th. They are recommended for fans of Whitechapel, Suicide Silence, and Tech n9ne.
Watch and listen to "Debt Silence" via its music video premiere on The Circle Pit.
