Created by Perfect Nightmare, Relased on 03/20/2024

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Issa interview about her recently released album "Another World", Queen, and more for The Metal Gods Meltdown by Seb Di Gatto

Issa Interview For The Metal Gods Meltdown By Seb Di Gatto

Experience the haunting beauty of ‘Eternal Eclipse’—a journey through love, shadows, and timeless connections.

Eternal Eclipse

Numb

"Red Flag" is all about supreme confidence, power, and making sure everyone knows who's in charge. It’s bold, unapologetic, and laced with the kind of energy that demands attention.
It’s about being the force that draws people in—dangerous, irresistible, and always in control. The lyrics blend chaos with desire, commanding attention and worship like a temptation too strong to resist. It’s the kind of energy that makes you question whether you should run or bow down—but either way, you can’t look away.

Red Flag

"An Angel’s Tears” is a cinematic metal journey blending haunting piano, operatic vocals, and crushing modern death metal riffing. A tale of pain, strength, and defiance, featuring ethereal melodies, orchestral grandeur, and relentless intensity on a journey from sorrow to triumph

An Angel's Tears

An Angel's Tear

Pockets Full Of Dreams

This is the Title Track of the Album “Generation X”. A blast from the past into the now unrepeatable era of real music. The 80s relived in a modern sound. A magnificent music video also accompanies it. https://youtu.be/rzHpfi363tA Must-see.

Generation X

Generation X (Radio Edit)

I Am Sick is the latest Release by the german mixed fronted metalcore outfit FAILED STAR. Heavy, headbangable riffs and melodic female cleans plus heavy breakdowns. The explosive and shocking music video for the Song is out now on YouTube!  Blowing out of the regional scene while touring with 17 concerts across 5 states of germany this year, they're looking for exposure with their latest Single of an upcoming 4 Song EP. 

I AM SICK

We are Lamentaria, a symphonic metal band formed in 2025 (founded by Mikael & Lauren Devlin)

Storm Within (Lamentaria)

Join Damian as he sits down with Royale Lynn to talk all things Black Magic — her powerful debut album, set for release on June 27th via Epitaph Records. In this engaging conversation, Royale shares the mythological and emotional roots of the record, inspired by Pandora’s Box and shaped by real experiences with mental health.

Royale reflects on her journey from small-town life to signing with Epitaph, the growing influence of women in metal, and how social media continues to transform the music industry. Royale also shares her stories behind the songwriting process, key collaborations, and some fun tour moments involving a petting zoo.

Don’t miss this inspiring chat with one of metal’s freshest voices making waves in 2025 and if you have one to hand, deliver her a Dime Bar!

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald
Editor: Damian FitzGerald
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Royale Lynn on Black Magic, Pandora’s Box & Women Leading Metal in 2025

Dedicated to Anna Mocikat, whose creation of Nephilim inspired every note of this song.
To anyone fighting a war inside themselves-may your spark remain.

This song is my tribute to Nephilim, the unforgettable lead in Anna Mocikat’s Behind Blue Eyes.
Metal, power, pain—and love that defies the wires.

    “I am Nephilim… through war and pain…
    A spark reborn… no longer restrained.”

https://www.annamocikat.com/


I Am Nephilim

UA:
«Попіл і Кров» — це потужний український альт-метал гімн про пережиту війну, шрами та незламну силу відродження. Пісня поєднує важкі гітари, кінематографічну атмосферу та емоційний жіночий вокал. Це крик сили для тих, хто пройшов крізь полум’я й став лише сильнішим.

EN:
“Popil i Krov” ("Ash and Blood") is a powerful Ukrainian alternative metal anthem about surviving war, bearing scars, and rising stronger than ever. Driven by dark, cinematic riffs, emotional female vocals, and a fierce rhythm, the track blends pain with unbreakable spirit. A battle cry for those who’ve walked through fire and came out burning brighter.

[guitar solo entrance: doom-style, aggressive, fast-paced, heavy metal, , palm-muted riffs, pinch harmonics, dive bombs, wah effects, heavy distortion, gritty tone, energetic, 8 bars]

[Verse 1]  
Не зламáлась — не мовча́ла,  
Сни́ в отру́ті я трима́ла.  
Сті́ни сі́рі, се́рце в шра́мах,  
Ві́йни ті́нь — то сме́рті замах.  

[Pre-Chorus 1]  
Кóжeн ше́піт мій кли́нок,  
Кóжна ніч це мій урóк.  
Ти́ша мій почáток бо́ю,  
Я іду́ поря́д з тобóю!

[Chorus]  
Я вста́ю, в менí вогóнь!  
Моє се́рце, ві́йною би́те.  
Біль і кров, знов і знов,  
Я пала́ю у цій ми́ті!

[Verse 2]  
Я навчи́лась йти́ крізь с́кло,  
Що не вби́ло не зла́мало.  
Під руї́нами жи́ва,  
Моя́ лю́ть тепе́р пра́ва.

[Pre-Chorus 2]  
Кóжeн шрам  як оберíг,  
Кóжeн крик, як пéпла снíг.  
Мої́ кроки  як удáри,  
Чує́ш, як усе згора́є?

[Chorus]  
Я вста́ю  в менí вогóнь!  
Моє се́рце  ві́йною би́те.  
Біль і кров  знов і знов,  
Я пала́ю у цій ми́ті!

[guitar solo 1: Intense distorted melody with bends and vibrato, rising in tension — 8 bars]

[Bridge]  
По́піл па́дає з небéс,  
Догора́ життя́ шмато́к.  
Смерть мину́лого  кіне́ць,  
Я  вогóнь, но́вий поча́ток!

[guitar solo 2: Fierce, melodic solo with harmonics and fast picking — 8 bars]

[Final Chorus]  
Я вста́ю  в менí вогóнь!  
Моє се́рце  ві́йною би́те.  
Біль і кров  знов і знов,  
Я пала́ю у цій ми́ті!

#AlternativeMetal #AltMetal #CinematicMetal #HeavyRock #FemaleFrontedMetal
#UkrainianMetal #UkrainianRock #СучаснаУкраїнськаМузика #УкраїнськийМетал
#RiseFromWar #AshAndBlood #RebirthThroughFire #SurvivorAnthem #WarScars #UnbreakableSpirit #DarkEnergy #battlecry 
#DoomInspired #MickGordonVibes #MetalWithMessage #GuitarSolo

Попіл і Кров

🔥 Flame of the Forsaken 🔥
An epic symphonic metal ballad born from ruin and vengeance. With soaring female vocals, thunderous guitars, and sweeping orchestral arrangements, “Flame of the Forsaken” tells the story of a fallen queen rising from betrayal and ash. Haunting choirs echo through shattered halls as fire consumes the past, forging strength from sorrow and wrath from heartbreak. This is a hymn for the broken yet unbowed — a cry of defiance in the face of darkness.

⚔️ Let the world burn. Let your fire rise.

#SymphonicMetal #FlameOfTheForsaken #EpicMetal #GothicMetal #FemaleFrontedMetal #MetalBallad #OrchestralMetal #RiseFromAshes #DarkFantasy #EmotionalMetal #AkurasMusic

Flame of the Forsaken

You Tube Video Link: https://youtu.be/3Nb2T90Z1XA
Vengeance at Sunrise is a cinematic metal anthem forged in fire and fury. Raven Knight leads a dark journey through betrayal, survival, and justice — with haunting guitar, orchestral tension, and a fierce blend of growled and clean vocals.

Slow-burning at first, the track erupts into a powerful storm of gritty metal riffs, layered harmonies, and emotional depth. For fans of atmospheric metal, gothic westerns, and mythic vengeance.

Vocals: Raven Knight
Style: Cinematic Metal / Atmospheric Metal / Orchestral Rock

Co-created by Hollow Jack and DrNoooo


Vengeance at Sunrise

🩸 Crown of Silent Ashes 🩸
An epic symphonic metal ballad born from ruin and redemption. “Crown of Silent Ashes” weaves haunting orchestration 🎻, thunderous guitars 🎸, and soaring female vocals 🎤 into a tale of betrayal, silence, and the rebirth that follows destruction. Amid the shadows of a fallen kingdom, a voice rises from the ashes — fierce, broken, and unyielding. This is a hymn for the fallen queens and the silent battles waged in the soul. 🌑🔥

⚔️ Rise through the fire. Wear the crown they tried to burn.

#SymphonicMetal #EpicMetal #CrownOfSilentAshes #GothicMetal #FemaleFrontedMetal #MetalBallad #OrchestralMetal #DarkElegance #EmotionalMetal #RebirthThroughFire #AkurasMusic

Crown of Silent Ashes

The Swiss mountains are usually filled with the sounds of cowbells, the peaceful twittering of birds, and the distant rustling of the valleys, but now, a new and unmistakable sound is rising, driven by electrifying Hard Rock riffs, anthemic melodies, and a headbanging beat-setting cow in full rocker gear. Where alpine romance meets heavy riffs, POWERHILL are not far away. With their album “Generation X”, to be released on 06/27/2025 via Dr. Music Records, POWERHILL are bringing a breath of fresh air to the Rock and Metal scene, carving out their very own tongue-in-cheek genre with their ‘Farm Metal’ that is now stirring up the rural idyll. Led by vocalist Veronica Torre and accompanied by thunderous riffs and high-energy drumming from their iconic mascot, Clotilde, the musicians blend powerful melodies with a hefty dose of humor. With their debut album, the band around guitarist, mastermind, and producer ‘Cep’ proves that Metal and farmyard charm can be a surprisingly explosive mixture. Driven by Luca ‘Chewbe’ Gentile’s grooving basslines and featuring drum legend Jörg Michael (i.a. Stratovarius, Running Wild, Axel Rudi Pell) behind the kit, the album’s ten diverse songs inspire with catchy anthems and humorous accents. Recorded and mixed at Stairway Studio under the supervision of Stefano Scenini, “Generation X” was mastered by George Nerantzis (i.a. Gus G., Pain Of Salvation, Nightrage). Thanks to graphic designer Thomas Ewerhard (i.a. Avantasia, Gotthard, Jon Oliva’s Pain), the most iconic cow in Hard Rock, has now received the perfect visual branding. Clotilde proudly takes center stage on the album cover with her stunning presence, posing in a glowing 80s-inspired cityscape with neon nostalgia, ready to rock the next club.

POWERHILL’s inspiration came from an unlikely place, a barn in Cep’s hometown of Taverne, which doubled as a rehearsal space. This is where the Swiss band’s journey began, leading to its first success in 2006 with their debut single “New Dimension”. After a hiatus, Cep revived POWERHILL in 2018, releasing tracks like “Mad Cow City” and the EP “Bunnies And Eggs” independently. Over time, the unmistakable mascot, Clotilde, became an integral part of the band. The songs on the new album “Generation X” show POWERHILL at the peak of their creative powers. They are kicking off by introducing their three striking singles with stunning artworks and creative videos, perfectly bringing the band’s ‘Farm Metal’ spirit to life. The band anthem “Powerhill” was staged by videographer Andy Pilkington (i.a. Motörhead, Judas Priest, Saxon) in an epic and wildly entertaining lyric video, putting Clotilde and her animal band impressively in the spotlight. Here, the musicians go full throttle, delivering a track bursting with energy. The music video for the title track “Generation X”, produced by Leonardo Tranchino, sees Clotilde stomping her hooves powerfully to the beat, twirling drumsticks, and shaking up the barn alongside the band. With this, POWERHILL deliver a powerful glimpse into their high-octane live atmosphere, spiced with a pinch of country air and bringing the spirit of the golden 80s roaring back to life in a rocking, fiery nostalgia spectacle. The soulful power ballad “My Mood” shows a softer but no less striking facet of POWERHILL’s creative range and is accompanied by another humor-filled lyric video. Overflowing with love and sincerity, the song embraces the beauty of a simple life, conveying genuine emotion honestly and directly. The song “Bonfire” takes POWERHILL into a scene of sunset, campfire, and carefree vibes, providing the perfect inspiration for the next camping trip. “Mad Cow City” takes listeners on a wild ride through a fictitious Las Vegas, a sinful metropolis exclusively for cattle. Whether it’s a sci-fi fantasy or pure irony is left to the audience’s imagination.

Switzerland has long been home to legendary rock bands like Gotthard, Krokus, and Killer, but POWERHILL proves that the Alpine nation has even more to offer when it comes to Hard Rock. Fueled by headbanging farmers, their high-energy live show turns every gig into an unforgettable ‘Farm Metal’ experience, with the iconic mascot Clotilde playing the starring role and winning over fans and critics alike. With “Generation X” and its accompanying singles, POWERHILL are ready to take the Rock world by storm, inviting fans on a countryside adventure that will thrill classic Hard Rock and Heavy Metal lovers alike.

Failed Star play the finest, groovy and rather classic melodic metalcore with nasty screams, female clean vocals from another universe, driving guitar riffs, punchy basslines and an absolute firewok on the drums. Founded by experienced musicians during Covid at the end of 2020, they are in the now regained freedom to bring their fun and engaging shows to you! 
April 2024 sees the release of their debut mini-EP Fire & Fear which they are proud to bring to you on tour. Get ready for a cardio workout in the finest metal style with its own flashing light show!  
Musically based in the metalcore roots of As I Lay Dying and Parkway Drive, melodically influenced by bands like Killswitch Engage or In Flames and with the modern sound of Currents and Make them suffer, Failed Star brings a memorable metalcore experience to your stages and ears!

Digital Delusions: Where Boundaries Dissolve and Genres Collide

Meet the creative force behind tracks pushing the limits of heavy music in the age of AI. A lifelong fan who revels in all corners of sound—whether it’s an introspective track brooding over humanity’s darker truths or a shamelessly catchy pop hook—this artist thrives on flipping expectations. Tomorrow might bring a gritty ode to classic thrash, or a wild K-pop reinterpretation of Slayer’s ‘Reign in Blood’; no style, no era, no theme is off-limits.

At the heart of these experiments, a metallic backbone often emerges—riffs that roar, grooves that crush, and vocals that seethe. But don’t get too comfortable: nothing is promised, nothing guaranteed. ‘Digital Delusions’ stands for creative chaos, for sonic upheaval, for the thrill of never knowing what’s next.

Dive headlong into the unexpected, embrace the artificial edge, and prepare to be thoroughly—beautifully—deluded. The future is now, and it’s as heavy as it is unpredictable.

Enjoy the ride—or forge your own.”

This is music born from the fusion of soul and signal. The lyrics are mine—written from real emotions, real events, and the truths that don’t always get spoken aloud. The music, crafted with AI, becomes a vessel for those words: dark, immersive, and emotionally raw.

Each track is a reflection of something lived—grief, love, longing, rage, hope. AI handles the sonic architecture, but the heart of every song is human. My words are the pulse beneath the synths, the whisper behind the beat.

The result is a soundscape that feels intimate and otherworldly at once—dark techno, ambient goth, cyberpunk noir. It’s not about perfection. It’s about resonance. If you’ve ever felt too much, or not enough—this is for you.

🎵 Welcome to AkurasMusic 🎵
All lyrics are written by me — every song starts with real ideas, emotions, and stories I put into words.
I use AI tools like Suno to help bring those songs to life musically, blending my creativity with technology to explore new sounds.

No copy-paste prompts — just original songwriting, crafted line by line.
Thanks for listening and being part of this evolving journey.

🔔 Subscribe and join me on this musical journey into the future of sound.
New tracks dropping hopefully regularly — all original, all Akuras.

Based out of Modesto California the metal band Perfect Nightmare was formed in 2014 by original and current members vocalist Mari Anguis and guitarist Stephanie Vershay.  Over the years they have gone through numerous transformations until reaching their current sound in 2020.  With the addition of bassist Luis Cervantes and drummer Chandler Miller they released their debut single “This is War” in 2022.  After the addition of guitarist Brett Mynear in 2023 Perfect Nightmare has completed their current lineup of members.  Perfect Nightmare’s inspiration is drawn from bands like Arch Enemy, Lamb of God and As I Lay Dying. Perfect Nightmare’s artistic focus is to create metal music that is heavy and aggressive while being approachable and welcoming to a broad audience.

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Музика України в різноманітних жанрах, згенерована штучним інтелектом. Цей канал досліджує сучасне українське звучання крізь призму новітніх технологій. Кожен трек — це поєднання культурних коренів, творчості та цифрового майбутнього української музики.

**DrNooo** is an eclectic musical force who defies genre boundaries, creating whatever brings joy and inspiration in the moment. After stepping away from the music business in the mid-1980s, DrNooo has returned to the creative world in retirement, making music purely for fun. With a style that spans across genres and sounds, DrNooo's music reflects a deep passion for creative freedom and exploration. Whether it's a funky beat, a rock anthem, or an experimental track, DrNooo offers listeners something new and exciting with every release.

Always chasing what makes them happy, DrNooo’s sound is as diverse as the influences that shape it. Expect the unexpected—where every track is an adventure.
Nine years ago, I turned to music for mental health support, and after recent mini-strokes led to retirement, I found new inspiration in AI music. Creating music now aids my recovery, and while it's for me, I’ve chosen to share it with the world.

We Are To Blame is an alternative metal band from Sweden.

We are Praise The Sun! Bringing the light band formed and based in Warsaw, Poland. Our music is a variation that we named Modern Death Metal.

New tracks tagged #FemaleFrontedMetal