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.

And once again, Fernanda Lira from Brazilian death metal band CRYPTA can search for a new guitarist, now that Jéssica di Falchi has said ‘adeus’ (goodbye) to the band. Jéssica joined CRYPTA in 2022 in succession to Sonia Anubis.

German symphonic metal band LEAVES’ EYES have moored their Viking ship at Reigning Phoenix Music. A new EP can be expected this year, but first they have to finish their “Myths Of Fate” European tour in March and April.

There’s trouble in the ELEINE camp! The band have stated that they had to sack both their bassist and the drummer effective immediately. Both will not go on tour with ELEINE and are replaced by interim musicians.