Good news for fans of AFTER FOREVER, the band that caused a furore with albums like “Decipher” and “After Forever”. Floor Jansen won’t return, but with a new vocalist and old members AFTER FOREVER celebrate their legacy with a live performance in 2025.

After a short probationary period and a live debut on August 4th, LACUNA COIL are now revealing the name of the mystery guitarist and new member of the band: Daniele Salomone. LACUNA COIL will release their new album “Sleepless Empire” in February 2025.

With the departure of long-time vocalist Avienne Low in May 2024, a vacant position emerged in VINTERSEA. That vacancy is now filled by Kayla Dixon, whom you may know from doom metal band Witch Mountain. A new single with Kayla is coming soon!

“Armored Heart” was the final single from AFTERTIME’s sophomore album “Arcane Horizons” and also the last release to feature Sarah Wolf on vocals. With the announcement of her successor Narcissa the band has started a new era: AFTERTIME III.

After a short break, ex-Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey announces her return saying she was “not done making music and performing”. Carla and Butcher Babies split ways in July 2024, but immediately started a new project, THE VIOLENT HOUR.