Individual thought patterns V.026

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

IRON MASK: MARK BOALS RETURNS TO IRON MASK – NEW ALBUM COMING ON FRONTIERS MUSIC!

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Brussels, Belgium based power metal warriors IRON MASK have announced vocalist MARK BOALS has returned to the band.

IRON MASK have posted a lyric video for "WILD AND LETHAL", a track from the bands anticipated new release "MASTER OF MASTERS", due to be unleashed 12/4/2020 via AFM RECORDS.

IRON MASK unleashed "DIABOLICA", 9/20/2016 via AFM RECORDS.

FROM IRON MASK:

MARK BOALS RETURNS TO IRON MASK – NEW ALBUM COMING ON FRONTIERS MUSIC!

We are proud and excited to announce that Mark Boals is back in Iron Mask.

The legendary voice behind some of our most iconic releases returns to join us once again for our upcoming new album, to be released via Frontiers Music in the 2nd half of 2026.

Mark Boals’ powerful and unmistakable vocals helped shape the sound and identity on ‘Black As Death’ (2011) and ´Fitfth Son Of Winterdoom’ (2013)

With this new chapter we promise to deliver everything our fans expect: epic melodies, crushing riffs and virtuosity, soaring vocals, and pure neoclassical heavy metal spirit.

Recording sessions are already underway and the mixing is scheduled for early march.

Mark says:

I’m exited to be working with Iron Mask again, it’s been a long time and the new album will be great!

Stay tuned for more details coming soon

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

ONSLAUGHT: POSTPONES WINTER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES

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Bristol, England thrash metal warriors ONSLAUGHT have POSTPONED the bands anticipated WINTER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES..

ONSLAUGHT, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release (40th anniversary offering) "ORIGINS OF AGGRESSION", unleashed 5/23/.2025 via REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC.

ONSLAUGHT have posted a video for the title track from the bands latest release "GENERATION ANTICHRIST", unleashed 8.7/2020 via AFM RECORDS.

FROM ONSLAUGHT:

ONSLAUGHT ANNOUNCE POSTPONEMENT OF EUROPEAN TOUR

Onslaught regret to announce that their upcoming European tour originally due to take place from January 28 to February 21 has to be rescheduled.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, a decision has been made to move the tour to later in the year. This was not an easy choice, but it allows Onslaught to return in the best possible condition and deliver the line-up / shows fans expect and deserve.

Importantly, these dates are 100% being rescheduled, not cancelled and updated tour dates will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.

The band would like to thank fans, promoters and partners for their understanding and continued support.

We look forward to returning to Europe later this year with the full force of the Onslaught live experience. Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

NAPSTER: SHUTTERS DIGITAL STREAMING SERVICE IN FAVOR OF AI

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Digital, streaming music server NAPSTER has SHUT DOWN their streaming service in favor of AI.

FROM ROCK FEED:

Napster has officially shut down all music‑streaming features, surprising users with a splash screen announcing a full pivot to AI. According to Digital Music News, the message told listeners that Napster is “no longer a music streaming service,” and that old catalogs and playlists won’t work anymore.

The shift follows a chaotic year for the company. As reported by Forbes, funding tied to a private investor mysteriously disappeared in 2025, with CEO John Acunto telling shareholders they’d been a “victim of misconduct.” Both the SEC and DOJ have since opened investigations into the missing money.

For longtime users, it’s another wild turn in Napster’s already unpredictable history.

FROM DIGITAL MUSIC NEWS:

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/01/02/napster-music-streaming-shut-down-ai-pivot/

Thanks-Stay Metal, stay Brutal-\m/ RIP NAPSTER

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

ITP V.026 UPDATE: TAKING THE REST OF THE DAY OFF FROM BLOGGING, BBL WITH MORE EXTREME METAL NEWS

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ITP V.026 UPDATE:Busy today, TAKING THE REST OF THE DAY OFF FROM BLOGGING, BBL WITH MORE EXTREME METAL NEWS...

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

ROTTEN SOUND: ANNOUNCE MAY 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Finnish grindcore legends ROTTEN SOUND have announced MAY 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES...

ROTTEN SOUND have posted the bands anticipated new release "MASS EXTINCTION" (EP), unleashed 12/12/2025 via SEASON OF MIST.

ROTTEN SOUND have posted a video for "DIGITAL BLISS" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "APOCALYPSE", unleashed 3/31/2023 via SEASON OF MIST.

ROTTEN SOUND unleashed "ABUSE TO SUFFER", 3/18/2016 via SEASON OF MIST.

FROM ROTTEN SOUND:

GRIND YOUR HEAD OFF AUSTRALIA 2026

30-Apr-26 Perth, Amplifier Bar

01-May-26 Adelaide, Ed Castle

02-May-26 Melbourne, Leadbeater

07-May-26 Sydney, Crowbar

08-May-26 Canberra, Shadows

09-May-26 Brisbane, Crowbar

@grindheadproductions

@seasonofmistofficial

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

NOCTURNAL SPAWN: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "NECROTIC USURPER"

Forthworth, Texas, U.S.A. based death metal warriors NOCTURNAL SPAWN have posted a video for the title track from the bands anticipated new demo "NECROTIC USURPER", unleashed 11/4/2025 (DIGITAL, SELF RELEASED).

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VIDEO BELOW: NOCTURNAL SPAWN NEW TRACK "NECROTIC USURPER" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NOCTURNAL SPAWN):

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

PAUL MASVIDAL (CYNIC): INTERVIEWED BY GARZA PODCAST

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PAUL MASVIDAL of Miami, Florida progressive death metal legends CYNIC was recently interviewed by GARZA PODCAST....

CYNIC unleashed "ASCENSION CODES", 11/26/2021 via SEASON OF MIST.

SEAN REINERT former drummer of Florida, U.S.A. progressive, technical death metal warriors CYNIC died 1/24/2020 at 48.

SEAN MALONE, bassist for CYNIC passed away 12/9/2020 at 50. .

SEAN MALONE performed on the classic CYNIC release "FOCUS" (1993) and has authored many music theory books.

VIDEO BELOW: PAUL MASVIDAL (CYNIC): INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF GARZA PODCAST):

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

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Individual thought patterns V.026

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

IRON MASK: MARK BOALS RETURNS TO IRON MASK – NEW ALBUM COMING ON FRONTIERS MUSIC!

ONSLAUGHT: POSTPONES WINTER 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES

NAPSTER: SHUTTERS DIGITAL STREAMING SERVICE IN FAVOR OF AI

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

ITP V.026 UPDATE: TAKING THE REST OF THE DAY OFF FROM BLOGGING, BBL WITH MORE EXTREME METAL NEWS

ROTTEN SOUND: ANNOUNCE MAY 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

NOCTURNAL SPAWN: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "NECROTIC USURPER"

PAUL MASVIDAL (CYNIC): INTERVIEWED BY GARZA PODCAST

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