OBSCURA: "We are issuing this statement to provide clarity to our fans, business partners, promoters, media representatives and the wider OBSCURA community regarding a number of legal matters."

 

German technical death metal warriors OBSCURA have announced legal proceedings will commence vs. publications that posted defamatory content about the band. 

OBSCURA have announced FALL 2026 MEXICAN TOUR DATES WITH ABYSMAL DAWN, THULCANDRA and ORION RISE.  

 OBSCURA have posted a video for "STARDUST", a track from   the bands anticipated new release "A SONICATION",  unleashed 2/7/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

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OBSCURA have posted a video for  "IN SOLITUDE", a track from  the bands anticipated new release "A SONICATION",  unleashed 2/7/2025 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

 

  OBSCURA unleashed "A VALEDICTION",  11/19/2021 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.

 THULCANDRA, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "HAIL THE ABYSS",  unleashed 5/19/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM OBSCURA: 

OFFICIAL STATEMENT – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are issuing this statement to provide clarity to our fans, business partners, promoters, media representatives and the wider OBSCURA community regarding a number of legal matters.

Since February 2026, criminal complaints and applications for prosecution have been filed in Germany concerning several individuals in connection with publications and conduct which we consider to contain defamatory, insulting, factually inaccurate or otherwise potentially unlawful content.

In parallel, civil legal steps are also being pursued in relation to the losses and other legal claims arising from these matters.

For the avoidance of doubt, these matters do not concern a single incident. The material submitted to the relevant authorities relates to publications and conduct dating from 2015 to the present day, including disputed factual allegations concerning OBSCURA and its members, copyright and intellectual property matters, the publication of personal information, and other conduct which we have asked the competent authorities to examine under German law.

The consequences have extended beyond OBSCURA itself. Several international companies and professional partners have also been affected, including companies which have reported receiving threats or other forms of improper pressure in connection with these matters. Some have suffered significant financial losses and are providing relevant information and supporting documentation to the competent authorities.

The public allegations have also had practical consequences for our international activities, including significant difficulties in obtaining the necessary visas for performances in China.

We have submitted supporting documentation and relevant evidence and will continue to co-operate fully with the competent authorities.

We respectfully ask our fans, media representatives, business partners and fellow musicians not to contribute to speculation, personal attacks or further public disputes concerning these matters. We believe they should be dealt with through the established legal process.

Please do not mistake allegations published online for established facts.

We will therefore refrain from making further public statements regarding the substance of these matters whilst the relevant legal processes are ongoing.

Listen to music, not allegations.

OBSCURA

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

ITP V.026 SPORTS: THANK YOU HOWIE ROSE (NEW YORK METS RADIO ANNOUNCER)

 

PUT IT IN THE BOOKS! 

Legendary NEW YORK METS BASEBALL radio announcer HOWIE ROSE is retiring and today is his last game, on the last home game of the season for the NEW YORK METS. 

 HOWIE ROSE was also a radio announcer for the NEW YORK ISLANDERS and NEW YORK RANGERS hockey clubs back in the 90's. 

ITP V.026 EDITORS NOTE: Here in New York we've been lucky to have great sports announcers. From MARV ALBERT, (NEW YORK KNICKS, NATIONAL ANNOUNCER), JOHN STERLING (NEW YORK YANKEES RADIO BROADCASTER-RIP),and the NEW YORK RANGERS TV ANNOUNCER SAM ROSEN. 

Also current announcers MIKE BREEN and WALT CLYDE FRASIER for the NEW YORK KNICKS..

GARY  (COHEN), KEITH (HERNANDEZ) and RON. (DARLING) for the NEW YORK METS. 

I'll miss HOWIE ROSE's calls on the radio, he was "Amazin'".  Hopefully THE NEW YORK METS and PHILADELPHIS PHILLIES can get a game in today vs. inclement weather as the game starts at 1:10pm.  

FROM 7 LINE: 

The Mets aren't responsible for the weather, but having this forecast on the last day of the home schedule, and on Howie's retirement day is such a bummer. Par for the course with how this season went. Still no call on the game. Hopefully soon.

LISTEN HERE TO NEW YORK METS RADI ANNOUNCER HOWIE ROSE LAST GAME OF HIS CAREER DURING THE NEW YORK METS LAST HOME REGULAR SEASON GAME :

https://www.audacy.com/stations/metsradio

VIDEO BELOW: STEPHANE MATTEAU and HOWIE ROSE RE-LIVE FAMOUS 1994 GOAL and CALL: (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF MSG NETWORKS): Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

#LETSGOMETS

BLODTAR: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "MONARK" VIA BANDCAMP

 Stockholm, Sweden based black metal duo BLODTAR, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "MONARK", unleashed 9/18/2026 via NORDVIS PRODUKTION. 

BLODTAR: NEW RELEASE "MONARK" (VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF NORDVIS PRODUKTION.)

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

NECROCENE: STREAMING NEW RELEASE "SCUMOCRACY" VIA BANDCAMP

 Italy based death metal warriors NECROCENE, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "SCUMOCRACY", unleashed 9/18/2026 via PERSONAL RECORDS. 

NECROCENE:NEW RELEASE "SCUMOCRACY"
(VIA BANDCAMP, COURTESY OF NECROCENE):  

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

DRAGONFORCE: "Due to an ongoing issue with tinnitus, Marc Hudson is stepping back from DragonForce music duties for now including the forthcoming album and touring plans in 2026/2027."

 London, England power metal warriors DRAGONFORCE have announced vocalist has left the band (for now), to be replaced by his vocal coach ALESSIO GARAVELLO. 

DRAGONFORCE have announced NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH ENSIFERUM and RHAPSODY OF FIRE..  

 DRAGONFORCE have announced former ARCH ENEMY frontwoman  ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ as the bands new vocalist

 DRAGONFORCE have posted a video for "DRAGON SMASH GOBLIN (FEATURING Nekrogoblikon)" , a stand alone single, unleashed 11/28/2025. 

 DRAGONFORCE have added more headline shows to the bands anticipated  FALL 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

 DRAGONFORCE post video for " "BURNING HEART" (FEATURING ALLISA WHITE-GLUZ) , a stand alone single, unleashed 6/5/2025 via NAPALM RECORDS. 

DRAGONFORCE have announced  FALL 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH POWERWOLF...

 DRAGONFORCE have posted a video for  "SONG TITLE HERE", a track from BRAWL STARS.... 

 DRAGONFORCE, via SPOTIFY, are streaming  the bands anticipated new release "WARP SPEED WARRIORS",  unleashed 3/15/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.

FROM DRAGONFORCE: 

Due to an ongoing issue with tinnitus, Marc Hudson is stepping back from DragonForce music duties for now including the forthcoming album and touring plans in 2026/2027.  In the meantime, he’ll still very much be involved with DragonForce behind the scenes, working with the band’s management on some exciting stuff you’ll start seeing later this year!

Joining us for the next chapter is our longtime friend and Marc’s former vocal coach, Alessio Garavello. He will be handing the male vocals supporting frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz. DragonForce’s forthcoming album will feature a dual-vocals format, with new songs dropping starting next week.

“For the last fifteen years, Marc has poured his heart into this band, and his voice has become such a huge part of who we are. Protecting his hearing isn’t something we’d ever ask him to compromise on. We’d much rather have him healthy and with us for the long haul than push through now and risk that. He’s still in the room with us every day, just wearing a different hat, and we wish him a speedy recovery.” - Herman Li

“When we started talking about who could step in, there was really only one name on the list. Alessio has been part of our story longer than most people realize. He helped shape Marc’s voice in the first place, so he understands these songs from the inside. But he’s not here to be anyone but himself, and he brings his own warmth and energy to everything he sings. Hearing him on the new material has lit a real spark in all of us, and we think you’re going to love him as much as we do.” - Sam Totman

Photos by: Richard Mastny, Alex Bemis

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

VOMIT REMNANTS: REUNITE, SET TO CELEBRATE 30th ANNIVERSARY NEXT YEAR

 

Japan  based technical death metal warriors VOMIT REMNANTS have reunited and are set to celebrate the bands 30th anniversary. 

 VOMIT REMNANTS have posted "EMBODYMENT OF A PAINFUL VOID" , a track from the bands anticipated new SPLIT release "EASTERN BEAST-WESTERN WOLF (WITH BLOOD OF CHRIST), unleashed 12/4/2020 via CDN RECORDS.

VOMIT REMNANTS unleashed "HYPER GROOVE BRUTALITY",  4/21/2017 via UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS. 

 

FROM VOMIT REMNANTS: 

Hyper Groove Brutality celebrating its 30th anniversary next year

is back together again!

The lineup remains the same as last time:

From left to right:

Kei Ishida — 7-String Guitar / Screams

Shinosuke Suzuki — 5-String Bass

Toshiyasu Kusayanagi — Gutturals*

Keisuke Tsuboi — Triggers & Cymbals*

*Both Toshiyasu and Keisuke will also celebrate their 50th birthdays next year.

After six years, the four of us are back together again.

Stay tuned to see what’s coming next year!

Photo by イチ与 マサアキ

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

FORBIDDEN: BASSIST AND DRUMMER SIT OUT THE REST OF 2026 TOURING

 

(BAY AREA), California thrash legends 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.. 

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