ITP V.026 WORLD APOCALYPSE: MULTIPLE COUNTRIES IN EUROPE PROTEST COST OF LIVING AND LEADERSHUP, RIOTS BREAK OUT

Mostly peaceful student lead protests in FRANCE, ITALY, PORTUGAL, BELGIUM and ALBANIA grew violent when local authorities stepped in as rioting and looting ensued. 

.FRANCE, ITALY, PORTUGAL,  BELGIUM  and ALBANIA are protesting high tuition fees, cost of living, education conditions and political leadership. 

ITP V.026 EDITORS NOTE: 

We hear you EUROPE as we in the U.S.A. are dealing with the same crisis. With inflation, high rents, we're feeling it too. With. ising  fuel, utility  and gas costs, tied to the war in Iran, the U.S.A. NO KINGS PROTEST was peaceful and well attended. 

Regarding the riots in Europe: Rioting hurts small businesses that are just trying to get buy and make a living, don't riot.    

FROM VOCAL POLITICS: 

 Protests sweep across Europe as rising living costs, deteriorating public services, education crises and political grievances fuel demonstrations, clashes, f-res and l-oting. 

￭ On October 17, hundreds of thousands demonstrated across France against rising prices and deteriorating public services. Shops were looted, vehicles t-rched and Limoges City Hall set ablaze. By October 18, authorities reported nearly 1,800 arrests, according to Reuters. 

￭ On October 17, student protests in Belgium escalated into cl-shes with police in Brussels and Liège over education reforms and austerity. Police deployed t-ar gas and water c-nnons, with 45 arrests in Liège confirmed on October 18, according to Reuters and Belga. 

￭ On October 17, protests against rising living costs and fuel prices in Italy escalated into clashes, f-res and lo-ting in Milan, with further confrontations in Turin and Bologna, according to ANSA. 

￭ On October 17, tens of thousands marched through Lisbon, Portugal, protesting soaring housing costs, low wages and inflation, according to Reuters. 

￭ On October 17, anti-government protests in Tirana, Albania, entered their fifth consecutive day, with students demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation amid grievances over corruption, education and employment. Police responded to clashes with te-r gas and water cannons, according to AP. 

￭ The unrest comes amid mounting economic pressure across Europe. On October 16, Reuters reported that surging energy prices linked to the w-r on Iran and the continuing NATO-led w-r on Russia were straining European economies. #VPol 

FROM NBC NEWS

  

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CHAOS MOTION: POST NEW TRACK "PAROXYSMAL ENTITY"

 Mexico/France based technical death metal warriors CHAOS MOTION have posted "PAROXYSMAL ENTITY" , a track from the bands debut release "PSYCHOLOGICAL SPASMS CACOPHONY", due to be unleashed 10/18/2026 via TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS. 

VIDEO BELOW: CHAOS MOTION: NEW TRACK "PAROXYSMAL ENTITY" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS.):  

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

MACHINE HEAD: POST NEW TRACK "SUTURES"

 California, U.S.A. based metal warriors MACHINE HEAD have posted  "SUTURES" , a stand alone single, unleashed 10/20/2026 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. 

MACHINE HEAD, via SPOTIFY, are streaming  their anticipated new release "UNATØNED", unleashed 4/25/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. 

MACHINE HEAD unleashed "ARROWS IN WORDS FROM THE SKY", a three track single EP,  unleashed 6/11/2021 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM MACHINE HEAD: 

SUTURES - Out now.

VIDEO BELOW: MACHINE HEAD: NEW TRACK "SUTURES" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF MACHINE HEAD): Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

FORBIDDEN: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "SINGLE POINT FAILURE"

 (BAY AREA), California thrash legends FORBIDDEN have posted a video for  "SINGLE POINT FAILURE", a track from the bands anticipated new self titled release "FORBIDDEN", due to be unleashed 10/23/2026 via  BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC). 

 

FORBIDDEN have announced drummer CHRIS KONTOS and bassist MATT COMACHJO can't make the rest of the bands 2026 touring commitments because of personal and family issues.  

AVERY THURMAN will fill in on bass and ELI LUCAS will fill in on drums for FORBIDDEN. 

(BAY AREA), California thrash legends FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "BURNING THE LUNGS OF EARTH" , a track from the bands anticipated new self titled release "FORBIDDEN", due to be unleashed 10/23/2026 via  BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC). 

 

 

FORBIDDEN have announced the band has inked a deal with BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC) .. 

 FORBIDDEN have announced new guitarist  JEREMY VON EPP.. . 

 FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "MUTUALLY ASSURED DYSFUNCTION" , a stand alone single, unleashed  10/2/2025. 

 FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "DIVIDED BY ZERO", a stand alone single, unleashed 7/26/2025.  

FORBIDDEN have inked a deal with  FM MUSIC MANAGEMENT.. 

VIDEO BELOW: FORBIDDEN: NEW TRACK "SINGLE POINT FAILURE" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF FORBIDDEN):  

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

HEILUNG: ANNOUNCE MARCH 2027 AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES

   European experimental folk warriors HEILUNG have announced  MARCH 2027 AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES.. 

 HEILUNG unleashed "DRIF",   8/19/2022 via SEASON OF MIST. 

FROM DOOMSTAR BOOKINGS: 

Heilung announce their return to Australia and New Zealand for their “EldGeitFardha” World Tour, with special guest Lilith Max! Find all confirmed dates below.

Early Bird tickets for all shows will go on sale on Monday October 26th. General tickets go on sale on Wednesday October 28th at amplifiedhistorytour.com.

1-3-2027 – Sydney (AUS) - Sydney Opera House*

2-3-2027 – Sydney (AUS) - Sydney Opera House*

4-3-2027 – Melbourne (AUS) - Sidney Myer Music Bowl

6-3-2027 – Brisbane (AUS) - Riverstage

9-3-2027 – Adelaide (AUS) - AEC Theatre

12-3-2027 – Perth (AUS) - Red Hill Auditorium

16-3-2027 – Auckland (NZ) - Spark Arena

*without Lilith Max

#doomstarbookings

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SAMHAIN (LONDON MAY): INTERVIEWED BY INTO THE NECROSPHERE

 LONDON MAY, drummer of SAMHAIN , was recently interviewed by INTO THE NECROSPHERE..  

FROM INTO THE NECROSPHERE: 

This week, I’m honoured to welcome London May, actor, musician and drummer for the legendary Samhain, to Into The Necrosphere. London has a fascinating story that extends well beyond music and we kick things off by exploring his early years as an aspiring actor, a troubled childhood that saw him arrested at just twelve years old, and the unlikely journey that eventually led him to become part of one of the most influential bands to emerge from the American underground. From there, we get into Samhain, the enduring legacy of November Coming Fire, the band’s 2014 reunion and some of the misconceptions surrounding Glenn Danzig. This is a candid, wide-ranging conversation with a man whose story is every bit as compelling as the music he helped bring to life.

Then it’s on to the Weekly News Rant, where I’m dissecting new tracks by Sinister, Devastator, Heathen, Tortured Demon, PANZERFAUST, Silvertomb and more. I also tackle more of your questions, including the bands that have changed their sound for the worse, my black metal desert island playlist, and some of the records currently dominating my listening rotation. And, on the Swirly Of The Week, self-righteous nitwits melting down over a benign comment by James Hetfield receive short shrift - and a double-dunk down the porcelain bowl of reckoning.

Plus: Australian death doom export, Nyctalor, join the register of legends featured on the Unsanctioned Filth segment.

Out now on all streaming platforms.

VIDEO BELOW: SAMHAIN: INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COYRTESY OF INTO THE NECROSPHERE):  

 Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

DELAIN: VOCALIST, DIANA LEAH LEAVES THE BAND, POST NEW VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "WE ARE FIRE" (FEATURING FABIENNE ERNI, PAOLO RIBALDINI and NOA GRUMAN)

 Netherlands based melodic symphonic metal warriors DELAIN have announced vocalist DIANA LEAH has left the band and have posted a video for "WE ARE FIRE" (FEATURING FABIENNE ERNI, PAOLO RIBALDINI and NOA GRUMAN) , a stand alone single, unleashed 10/20/2026 via NAPALM RECORDS. 

Instead of replacing vocalist  DIANA LEAH, DELAIN will collaborate with other vocalists.

 DELAIN, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new EP release  "DANCE WITH THE DEVIL",  unleashed 11/8/2024 via NAPALM RECORDS,

 DELAIN unleashed  "DARK WATERS",  2/10/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.

FROM DELAIN: 

NEW VIDEO OUT NOW!

𝑾𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆 feat. Fabienne Erni, Paolo Ribaldini and Noa Gruman is just the first glimpse into a whole new universe unfolding before us.

A universe filled with stars, each bringing their own light and something extraordinary to the journey ahead:

Marko Hietala*�Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation)�Anneke van Giersbergen�Fabienne Erni* (Eluveitie)�Patty Gurdy�Noa Gruman* (Sabaton’s legendary orchestra)�Paolo Ribaldini*�Johanna Kurkela (Auri, Eye of Melian)�Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation)

* 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟩 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳.

Delainers, enjoy our new single and join us on this exciting journey towards our new album.

Video directed by Witzki Vision

IMPORTANT READ FULL CAPTION

Diana has decided to step away from Delain after many years with the band to pursue other things in life.

While her departure naturally brings a sense of sadness, we look back with great gratitude on everything they have shared together.

We fully respect Diana’s decision and wishe her all the best in this new chapter of her life.

She will always have a place in the Delain family, and the door will always be open to her.

We have been reflecting on our future and ultimately chose to embrace a new and exciting creative direction, bringing together a wide range of artists and musical perspectives.

At the heart of Delain remains our founder and songwriter, Martijn Westerholt.

Alongside him, Ludovico Cioffi, Ronald Landa and Sander Zoer form Delain’s core.

Rather than looking for a direct replacement for Diana, we have chosen to embrace collaboration on a much broader scale.

Different voices, personalities and musical perspectives can now come together around the band, allowing each song and performance to take on its own character.

For the upcoming album, each artist contributes their own voice, personality and musical identity, creating a record that remains unmistakably Delain while opening the door to an entirely new range of musical possibilities.

The concept extends beyond the album.

Many of the artists will also join Delain live, creating a dynamic musical collective that can take different forms from song to song and from show to show.

The timing could hardly be more fitting.

Twenty years after the debut, we are carrying forward the collaborative spirit of the beginnings while taking the idea further than ever before.

The very first album Lucidity introduced a creative formula built around bringing together different artists and musical worlds.

Now, two decades later, that spirit returns in a completely new form.

Among the artists joining Delain for the new album are two musicians who were already part of that first chapter: Marko Hietala and Sharon den Adel.

“Delain has always been about bringing different musical worlds together. Twenty years ago, Lucidity started with that idea.

Now, twenty years later, we are taking it further than ever before.”

- 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑗𝑛

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲.

𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲:

𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡

VIDEO BELOW: DELAIN: "WE ARE FIRE" (FEATURING FABIENNE ERNI, PAOLO RIBALDINI and NOA GRUMAN) (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NAPALM RECORDS): Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-