EMPIRE OF NONE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “KEEPSAKE” OUT MAY 15, 2026 - @thebeast

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EMPIRE OF NONE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “KEEPSAKE” OUT MAY 15, 2026

From the coastal town of Sölvesborg, Sweden, rising alt-rock force Empire of None are stepping into the spotlight with their long-awaited debut full-length album Keepsake , set for release on May 15, 2026.

Blending modern alternative rock with alt-pop hooks, emo urgency, and flashes of punk and post-hardcore intensity, Empire of None carve out a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. Fans of A Day To Remember, Dayseeker, and Sleep Theory will find plenty to latch onto, but this band is clearly building something with its own fingerprints all over it.

Formed in 2018, the band has stayed true to a fully DIY ethos from day one. Every track has been shaped in-house, with the band handling recording, video production, and visual storytelling themselves. That grind has paid off in a sound that feels personal, raw, and unfiltered, no corporate gloss, no shortcuts, just real work and real emotion.

In 2023, Empire of None turned heads across Sweden by landing 2nd place out of 78 acts in the Rockflödet Unsigned competition, proving they can hold their own in any lineup and any room, from sweaty clubs to festival stages.

Now, with Keepsake , the band are ready for a much bigger stage.

About the Album


“Keepsake” is a deeply emotional collection of ten tracks that explore memory, identity, loss, and the moments that shape who we become. The band describes the record as a balance of darkness and light, built around honest storytelling and melodic impact.

“Keepsake is about the things we hold closest to our hearts. The memories, the emotions, everything that has shaped us. Across ten tracks, we have poured our soul into capturing a world where both darkness and light coexist. Every song tells a story. Every word, every note is meant to pull the listener in.”
– Empire of None

Production Credits


Music: Martin Karlsson, Filip Tell, Christoffer Eriksson, Henrik Eriksson
Recorded by: Filip Tell
Mix / Master: Erik Karlsson Productions
Artwork: Henrik Ivansson & Martin Karlsson
Press Photos: Filip Tell & Martin Karlsson

Label


Unsigned (actively seeking label partnership)

Empire of None aren’t chasing trends, they’re building momentum the old-school way: write strong songs, hit hard live, and let the music do the talking. With Keepsake , they’re not just releasing an album, they’re opening the door to everything that comes next.



Management & Contact

Heli Wiklund, HW Management
heli.hwmanagement@gmail.com


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CYANIDE Releases New Single “Get Up and Dance” May 15 - @thebeast

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CYANIDE Releases New Single “Get Up and Dance” May 15


Las Vegas, NV – Las Vegas hard rock band Cyanide is set to unleash their new single “Get Up and Dance” on May 15, arriving on all major streaming platforms including Spotify. The track will also be available for CD release through Kivel Records.

Built on a foundation of classic hard rock energy with a modern punch, “Get Up and Dance” captures Cyanide at full throttle. Driving rhythms, bold vocals, and a straight-ahead rock attitude define the track, delivering a sound made for loud speakers and bigger crowds.

At the center of the single is a lyric that sums up the band’s connection with their fans:
“The power we get from you, it’s electric, you know it’s true.”

That line reflects the push-and-pull energy Cyanide thrives on, where the audience is just as much a part of the sound as the band on stage.

Recorded with the intent to bring a live-wire feel into the studio, “Get Up and Dance” leans into raw performance energy rather than overproduction. It is built to move bodies, shake rooms, and remind listeners what real hard rock is supposed to feel like.

With momentum building in their corner, Cyanide continues to stake their claim in the modern rock world by keeping things simple, loud, and honest.

“Get Up and Dance” drops May 15 on all streaming platforms.

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BROADSLAB UNLEASH “HELLACIOUS SOUL METAL” WITH NEW ALBUM THE FIFTH ESSENCE — OUT JUNE 26, 2026 - @thebeast

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BROADSLAB UNLEASH “HELLACIOUS SOUL METAL” WITH NEW ALBUM THE FIFTH ESSENCE — OUT JUNE 26, 2026

Benson, NC – From the dusty outskirts of North Carolina comes a sound that doesn’t ask permission and sure as hell doesn’t play it safe. Broadslab are set to drop their full-length album The Fifth Essence on June 26, 2026 via Electric Desert Records, delivering a heavy, groove-soaked punch they’ve branded as “Hellacious Soul Metal.”

Leading the charge is the first single, “Keep on Rollin’,” released April 24, 2026, followed by the second single “Leslie” arriving May 22, 2026. Both tracks give listeners a taste of the band’s raw blend of Southern grit, psychedelic soul, and no-frills heavy metal muscle.

Broadslab pull from deep roots, fusing the spirit of classic rock with a darker, modern edge. Think the swampy groove of Southern rock colliding head-on with thick, down-tuned riffs and outlaw attitude. Fans of Corrosion of Conformity, Superjoint Ritual, and Down will feel right at home, but Broadslab aren’t just rehashing the past, they’re dragging it into the present, kicking and screaming.

The band’s name traces back to a region steeped in moonshine history, and that outlaw DNA runs through everything they do. Their music channels stories of midnight runs, backroad chases, and a lifestyle that doesn’t clock in or punch out. It’s loud, it’s dangerous, and it’s got dirt under its fingernails.

Recorded and mixed by Mike Dean and produced by Broadslab alongside Dean, The Fifth Essence captures the band in full throttle, no studio polish masking the grit. Just honest, hard-hitting sound the way it was meant to be.

North Carolina concert promoter Tony “Dio” Leonard sums it up best:
"If the Allman Brothers, Black Sabbath and Captain Beyond had a threesome, Broadslab would be the dirty result."

This isn’t just another release, it’s a statement. Broadslab are here to carve out their own lane and leave tire marks all over it.




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The Fifth Essence (Album)

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“Leslie” (Single)

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Release Dates:
Album: June 26, 2026
“Keep on Rollin’”: April 24, 2026
“Leslie”: May 22, 2026

Label: Electric Desert Records
Genre: Hellacious Soul Metal

Production Credits:
Recorded & Mixed by Mike Dean
Produced by Broadslab & Mike Dean

For Fans Of: Corrosion of Conformity, Superjoint Ritual, Down




Contact:
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If you’re tired of overproduced fluff and want something that hits like a shot of backwoods lightning, Broadslab’s The Fifth Essence is about to be your new addiction.

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LANGUISH IN DESPAIR DROP “KILLING SPREE” OUT NOW AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM STRAIN OF PROFANITY - @thebeast

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LANGUISH IN DESPAIR DROP “KILLING SPREE” OUT NOW AND ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM STRAIN OF PROFANITY

Canadian/Australian death metal unit LANGUISH IN DESPAIR have officially unleashed their latest slab of brutality, “Killing Spree,” now available worldwide via CDN Records. The track arrives as a full force statement ahead of their upcoming full-length album Strain of Profanity , set for release May 21, 2026.

This is not cleaned up, not softened, and not built for comfort. This is death metal stripped down to the bone.

Built on a foundation of pure hostility and minimalist extremity, LANGUISH IN DESPAIR operate as a two-piece with zero interest in polish, trends, or accessibility. What you get is raw execution, fast impact, and absolute underground intent. No filler. No gloss. No mercy.

The project features Jason, known for his work with Human Barbecue and Putrified J, alongside his transcontinental counterpart Marcel. Together they lock into a shared vision of relentless aggression, trading finesse for force and atmosphere for straight violence.

“Killing Spree” wastes no time. Blistering percussion, razor edged guitar tone, and guttural vocal delivery collide in a track that feels less like it was written and more like it was released into the world fully formed and fully hostile. It hits hard and keeps hitting harder.

With Strain of Profanity , the duo pushes that same philosophy into a full length assault built on chainsaw intensity, suffocating speed, and no interest in compromise. It is designed to punish speakers and listeners alike.

Two countries. One mission. Total death metal devastation.

ABOUT LANGUISH IN DESPAIR

LANGUISH IN DESPAIR is a Canadian/Australian two-piece forged in raw aggression and stripped down extremity. Featuring Jason and Marcel, the project removes anything unnecessary and leaves only riffs, speed, and anger. No gimmicks. No image games. Just pure underground death metal delivered without compromise.

“Killing Spree” is out now via CDN Records.

Strain of Profanity arrives May 21, 2026 via CDN Records.





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STALEMATE OF WILLS FEATURED IN Metal Injection WEEKLY INJECTION ALONGSIDE HEAVY HITTERS AS THEY UNLEASH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM EXISTENCE DENIED — OUT NOW VIA FFTC RECORDS - @thebeast

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STALEMATE OF WILLS FEATURED IN Metal Injection WEEKLY INJECTION ALONGSIDE HEAVY HITTERS AS THEY UNLEASH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM EXISTENCE DENIED — OUT NOW VIA FFTC RECORDS

Appearing in “New Releases Out This Week – 5/1” | Stream the Crushing Single “Two Worlds” Now

Pittsburgh, PA — Doom-laden heaviness just kicked the door in. Rising underground force Stalemate of Wills have officially released their debut full-length album, Existence Denied , out now via FFTC Records. Loaded with suffocating riffs, bleak atmosphere, and raw emotional weight, the record puts this trio firmly on the map in the Doomcore and Sludge underground.

The band is already gaining serious traction, landing a feature in the Weekly Injection from Metal Injection as part of the “New Releases Out This Week – 5/1” roundup. They’re in strong company too, appearing alongside heavyweights like Sevendust and The Claypool Lennon Delirium , as well as a stacked lineup including -(16)-, Cage Fight, Health, Cognizance, Infected Dead, and Spell. Not a bad table to be sitting at.

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Leading the charge is the album’s standout single, “Two Worlds,” a crushing introduction to the band’s sound. Built on down-tuned groove, punishing atmosphere, and emotionally charged vocals, the track hits like a cinder block to the chest and lingers long after it’s over.

Listen to “Two Worlds” now:

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Drawing influence from sludge legends like Crowbar , Kingdom of Sorrow , and Down , Stalemate of Wills blend old-school weight with a modern edge. Their mantra of delivering “heavy riffs for a withering world” rings loud across Existence Denied , a record that dives into themes of internal collapse and external decay without pulling punches.

The trio lineup includes:
Derek Frustration – Guitar/Vocals
Jake Morris – Bass
Bob McSherry – Drums

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Eric Klinger , the album delivers a raw but clear punch, capturing the band’s intensity without sanding off the grit.

With Existence Denied now out in the wild and already rubbing shoulders with major names, Stalemate of Wills are proving they’ve got the weight, the grit, and the songs to back it up.

For fans of: Crowbar, Kingdom of Sorrow, Down
Genre: Doomcore / Sludgecore / Doom Metal / Sludge Metal

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CRYSTALLION HONOR METAL LEGENDS WITH NEW MANOWAR TRIBUTE SINGLE, CONFIRM NEW ALBUM IN THE WORKS - @thebeast

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CRYSTALLION HONOR METAL LEGENDS WITH NEW MANOWAR TRIBUTE SINGLE, CONFIRM NEW ALBUM IN THE WORKS

Bavarian heavy power metal outfit Crystallion return with a powerful new single, a tribute cover of a classic Manowar anthem, released in memory of legendary guitarist Ross the Boss . The track stands as both a salute to one of heavy metal’s most influential figures and a statement of respect to the roots that helped shape the genre itself.

The band delivers the cover with a heavier, more modern edge while staying true to the spirit and majesty of the original. It is raw, direct, and unapologetically metal, exactly what fans have come to expect from Crystallion’s renewed creative era.

The release marks an important moment in the band’s current chapter, as they continue to sharpen their identity following years of evolution, lineup changes, and a rebuilt creative direction. Rather than looking backward, Crystallion are using this moment to bridge their legacy sound with a more aggressive and focused modern approach.

Alongside the new single, Crystallion have confirmed that work is well underway on their upcoming sixth studio album. Recording sessions are scheduled for summer 2026 in Munich , with the record expected for release in Winter 2026/27 . The new material is being described as their most direct and forceful work to date, combining classic power metal foundations with a heavier, more urgent edge.

The upcoming album will mark a defining step forward for the band, expanding on the momentum of their recent creative resurgence while pushing deeper into a modernized sound without losing their identity.

Crystallion are not revisiting the past. They are reshaping it.

This new era is already in motion, and the message is clear. The fire is still burning, and it is only getting hotter.

For fans of: Manowar , Grave Digger , Riot , HammerFall , Helloween , Blind Guardian

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CRYSTALLION RETURN TO THE ROAD WITH EUROPEAN TOUR, FESTIVAL RUN, NEW ALBUM ON THE HORIZON, AND TRIBUTE COVER RELEASE HONORING ROSS THE BOSS - @thebeast

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CRYSTALLION RETURN TO THE ROAD WITH EUROPEAN TOUR, FESTIVAL RUN, NEW ALBUM ON THE HORIZON, AND TRIBUTE COVER RELEASE HONORING ROSS THE BOSS

Bavarian heavy power metal outfit Crystallion are back in full force in 2026 , launching a major European tour that marks one of the most active and defining chapters in the band’s long history.

Following years of evolution, lineup changes, and a sharpened modern sound, Crystallion have re-emerged with renewed energy and a heavier, more aggressive edge than ever before. The current lineup delivers a tighter, harder hitting version of the band’s classic identity, stripping things down to a more direct and powerful metal assault.

What started with a steady rebuild across Germany, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, and Switzerland has now grown into a full European campaign. In 2024, the band shared stages with acts such as Riot , Stormwarrior , Wings of Steel , Savage Master , and Crystal Viper , followed by a co-headlining run in 2025 with Serbian epic metal force Claymorean . Now in 2026, Crystallion take the next step with a tour spanning more than 10 countries, including high profile support appearances with Grave Digger and 5th Angel .

From club shows to festivals and cross border metal nights, the band is making one thing clear. This is not a reunion story, this is a full scale return.

Even without a new studio album released yet, Crystallion’s momentum is undeniable. Recording sessions are already scheduled for summer 2026 in Munich , with a new album planned for a Winter 2026/27 release . The record will mark the next major chapter in their discography and further define their modern sound direction.

Adding to the momentum, Crystallion have just released a powerful tribute cover of a classic Manowar anthem, dedicated in memory of legendary guitarist Ross the Boss . The release stands as both a salute to his influence and a nod to the roots that shaped generations of heavy metal. It is raw, respectful, and delivered with full force.

To close out the year, Crystallion will celebrate a major milestone on December 4th, 2026 with a special 20th anniversary performance of their debut album A Dark Enchanted Crystal Night . The unique show will take place in Bavaria and will feature the album performed in full.

Fans can also expect a return to large scale international touring in 2027 , alongside the release cycle for the upcoming sixth studio album.

Crystallion are no longer quietly rebuilding. They are stepping forward with intent, volume, and firepower.

This is the next era of the band.

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TOUR AND RELEASE OUTLOOK


2026 European Tour across more than 10 countries
Support appearances with Grave Digger, Riot, and 5th Angel
Festival and headline dates across Central and Eastern Europe
Recording sessions in Munich set for Summer 2026
New studio album planned for Winter 2026/27 release
20th anniversary full album performance December 4th 2026 (Bavaria)
Full album release tour beginning March 2027



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Crystallion are not slowing down. They are tightening the bolts, turning up the gain, and heading straight into their strongest chapter yet.


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