For those of you who have seen melodic death metal band ANCIENT SETTLERS on their recent European tour, consider yourself lucky. It was the last one with singer Argen Death. Good news, they have found a replacement already in Noelia FJ.

After more than a decade and three excellent albums, Dutch melodic death metal / metalcore band FOR I AM KING have decided to throw in the towel. However, they will not sneak out the back door, as the band are planning a series of farewell shows.

Polish heavy / power metal band CRYSTAL VIPER are releasing a new live album “The Live Quest” on June 27 through Listenable Records. Material for the album was recorded during last year’s “The Silver Key Tour” in multiple countries.

German death metal band DISCREATION have added vocalist Skadi to their ranks. She replaces Marc Grewe, who had been fronting the band since 2022. DISCREATION have already recorded a videoclip for “Blood Ritual” with Skadi, that will be released soon.

Italian symphonic metal band SECRET RULE, under the inspiring leadership of Angela Di Vincenzo and Andy Menarini, have inked a deal with Rockshots Records. With a fresh line-up the band will record a new album to be released after this summer.