Spanish record label Art Gates Records have signed metalcore / djent band AWAKE CONSCIOUSNESS, also from Spain. Says their CEO: “Buckle up, because AWAKE CONSCIOUSNESS are here to shake the foundations of the scene!”

Finnish melodic power metal band DYECREST, with female vocalist Heidi Aaltonen who joined the band in 2023, have ignited a new era by joining Spanish label Art Gates Records. No announcement of a new album yet.

Epic symphonic metal band DEEP SUN from Switzerland with Debora Lavagnolo have joined forces with Laura Guldemond (BURNING WITCHES), Ambre Vourvahis (XANDRIA) and Dani Nell (DEVILSBRIDGE) for a powerful remake of their song “Fierce”.

Canadian heavy metal pioneers KITTIE, featuring the Lander sisters Morgan and Mercedes, are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album “Spit” with a new EP titled “Spit XXV” and a brand new video.

After two and a half years of progressive collaboration, resulting in two albums, “Déviante” and “Évidence”, the duo Justine Daaé and Anthony Chognard have decided to part ways. Justine will continue with ELYOSE as a solo project, as she did before.