Born on the windswept western coast of Norway, the brainchild of vocalist Terje Singh Sidhu, Sinsid are the living embodiment of raw, powerful heavy metal. Infusing everything they do with their genuine, burning passion for metal music, the band have been honing their craft and sharpening their weapons of war for fourteen years, delivering magnificent live performances that live long in the memory and a triumvirate of albums, each one more impactful and uplifting than the last. The most recent full album release from Sinsid was 2022s In Victory, a collection of songs that received extensive critical acclaim from across the metal world; in Europe Soundmagnet declared the album an ‘epic work’ that ‘consistently distinguishes itself from the majority of old-school heavy metal’, while over in Australia Metal Roos hailed ‘a fiery romp of very heavy traditional metal’. Sinsid followed up the success of In Victory with two magnificent singles in 2024, both of which have paved the way for their latest triumph – their fourth album of indefatigable, undefeatable metal. Proud and defiant, All That Remains is set to raise the Sinsid banner high once again!

Opening with its title track, All That Remains shows immediately that Sinsid are operating at the peak of their powers – harder, heavier and more accomplished than ever before. Sharp, melodic riffs and emotion-laden vocals combine to deliver a song that instantly claims a place amongst the band’s finest recorded works. And incredibly Sinsid not only maintain those standards as the album unfolds, they seem to casually turn the dial, ramping up the power and the quality even higher! ‘Sarcophagus’ is fast and furious with a dark and sinister touch, an adrenaline-packed headbanger of a track, while the crunching guitars, galloping rhythms and anthemic chorus of ‘Running’ mark it out as a timeless classic. ‘Lawless Hunter’ is atmospheric and infectious, ‘Breaking All The Rules’ utterly irresistible and ‘Somewhere In The Dark’ could have stepped straight out of metal’s golden age. By the time you reach the ominous feast of steel that is the concluding ‘Lords Of The Northern Land’ the sheer stature and might of All That Remains has been carved in stone forever.

Mixed and mastered at Green Engine Recording with the respected Tom Poole-Kerr, who has worked with the likes of Evig Natt as well as on Sinsid’s own In Victory, All That Remains captures the essential essence of Sinsid. Every element of the band’s sound has its place in the spotlight, from the thundering rhythm section to the gritty riffs, the electrifying lead work to the distinctive, domineering vocals. Sinsid have never sounded better than they do on All That Remains and they have never delivered such a consistently fantastic selection of raw, honest and finely crafted metal anthems.

Pitch Black Records, Sinsid’s stalwart supporters since their early days, will release All That Remains on July 10th, on limited LP, CD – complete with two exclusive bonus tracks – and digital formats, completed by the artwork of Andy Pilkington of Very Metal Art (Flotsam & Jetsam, KK’s Priest, Tygers Of Pan Tang and many more metal luminaries).

With Sinsid summoning up albums like this, heavy metal will never die!

Line-Up:
Terje Singh Sidhu – Vocals
Erik Westerlund – Guitar
Grzegorz Urbanski – Bass
Trygve Andre Tvedt – Drums
Jostein Marø – Lead Guitar

*Backing vocals performed by: Even Håvold, Robin Wick, Ivar Birkeland & Erik Westerlund
*Additional guitars on ‘Sarcophagus’ and ‘Time Is Ticking’ performed by: Even Håvold & Sten Roger Knutsen

Track-list:
01 – All That Remains
02 – Sarcophagus
03 – Running
04 – Templars Of Metal
05 – Pioneers
06 – Lawless Hunter
07 – Azad Hind
08 – The Horror (I Know)
09 – Breaking All The Rules
10 – Somewhere In The Dark
11 – Lords Of The Northern Land
12 – In The Eyes Of The Reaper (CD bonus track)
13 – Time Is Ticking (CD bonus track)

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Over the last two decades French heavy metal legends Stonecast have shared the stage with the likes of Warlord, Blaze Bayley and Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens and performed at the 2011 French edition of the gargantuan Sonisphere Festival with the ‘Big 4’ of thrash metal – Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. They have released three full length albums, including the acclaimed I Earther, which picked up a glowing 10/10 review in the UK’s Powerplay Rock And Metal Magazine and was hailed by popular webzine Musipedia of Metal as “one of the strongest heavy metal albums of the year”. However, it’s been more than seven years since Stonecast served up that magnificent metallic feast and fans are growing ravenous for another banquet of adventurous, imaginative, creative heavy metal. And at long last salvation is now at hand…

Stonecast are finally poised to release their new album, Expand Crimson Chaos – a magnificent display of superlative individual performances and sophisticated, mature song writing. As always with Stonecast, Expand Crimson Chaos is more than just a collection of songs. It is an album that explores humanity’s resilience in the face of adversity, our in built need to evolve and seek for meaning in existence, to defy the very concept of oblivion even as we teeter upon the brink of destruction. Spinning engrossing tales of resistance, fortitude and the search for redemption, Expand Crimson Chaos is surely Stonecast’s most ambitious and engaging work to date.

Beginning with the slow burning majesty of ‘Death’, Expand Crimson Chaos exudes a sense of the epic from its first notes and once we have set sail from “the harbor of the Styx” with the crisp guitars, strong, emotive vocals and driving purpose of ‘Walking Dead’, there is no looking back – the adventure has begun! In ‘Blood Red’ with its sinister, dark-edged riffs and snarling vocal presentation, a preacher prepares to sell his soul for the powers of Hell, while ‘Against The Tide’ seems to hold a world within its boundaries; rolling metal rhythms, beautiful acoustic sections, magnificent refrains and moments of uplifting, soul-stirring magic. Elsewhere ‘Kneel Or Die’ brings us face to face with an implacable, undefeatable monster in the grand metal tradition – a true headbanging track of overwhelming power that’s instantly memorable and utterly addictive. And all this barely scratches the surface of everything that Expand Crimson Chaos has to offer…the title track itself is a hugely accomplished creation with great bass work, great vocals, great riffs and a wonderful chorus. It’s tempting to name it the finest track here, but then comparing such an array of treasures is a thankless task. The CD even comes with a bonus track, a piano and vocal rendition of ‘A Ce Lieu’, with the strength of the song writing shining through this fragile and intimate rendition. Expand Crimson Chaos will transport you to a world of stories that venture from contemporary life to post-apocalyptic futures, from spiritual struggle to realms of powerfully realised fantasy. This is everything that heavy metal was always meant to be.

Mixed and mastered by the experienced Christophe Boin at Recording Studio Marseille, Expand Crimson Chaos sounds superb – every facet of each song blessed with clarity and vibrancy, including the thunderous work of Iced Earth drummer Brent Smedley and the fantastic solos courtesy of Thomas Tiberi of Sunbeam Overdrive. With striking artwork from WolforDeer (Asking Alexandria, Papa Roach etc), when Expand Crimson Chaos is released by Pitch Black Records, on CD and digital formats, on June 26th, it will mark a staggering return to the spotlight for Stonecast!

Line-Up:
Frank Ghirardi – Vocals
Seb Casula – Rhythm and lead guitar
Lionel Antonorsi – Bass guitar
All drums performed by Brent E. Smedley
All guitar solos performed by Thomas Tiberi

Track-list:
01 – Death
02 – Walking Dead
03 – Blood Red
04 – A Ce Lieu
05 – Against The Tide
06 – King Of Hell
07 – Kneel Or Die
08 – 00.00.01
09 – Expand Crimson Chaos
10 – Gundown The Flag
11 – Nuclear Winter
12 – A Ce Lieu Demo (CD bonus track)

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Pitch Black Records is thrilled to welcome Greek hard rockers Tapeworm Electric to its artist roster!

Formed in Athens, Greece in 2018, Tapeworm Electric released their first EP of powerful, melodic heavy rock – Fire – the following year. With an instinctive understanding of song writing and a love and appreciation for the classic sounds of the genre, the band began to establish themselves in their home territory with a slew of electrifying live shows. Newly signed to Pitch Black Records they are now ready to unveil their first full length album, a collection of songs that will capture the hearts of fans around the world with its fantastic musicianship and innate connection to the soul of classic rock. Moonshine is here and Tapeworm Electric’s star is about to ascend.

The smokey blues, slide guitar introduction of ‘Interlude’ leads the listener straight into the title track of Moonshine with its tumbling riffs – and then the vocals of Argyro Igkilizian hit and you know you are in for a world class rock experience. Her voice has the strength, range, character and power of expression that is rare to find in any genre of music. And yet that incredible voice is just one element of what makes Tapeworm Electric such a captivating musical force of nature. Stunning guitar solos lift every song to another level, the rhythm section supply power, groove and magnificent dynamics…and the jewel in the Tapeworm Electric crown, the songs themselves. There’s the foot stomping heavy rock of ‘Already Left’, the gentle, late night groove of ‘Right Reasons’ sung by bassist George Kasapidis, the wonderful emotional connection of ‘Turn Into Black’, painted in melancholy shades of blue and the epic finish of ‘Hold On’, a simply immaculate piece of Zeppelin-esque rock. The Tapeworm Electric formula seems a simple one – great performances, great song writing – but achieving these spectacular results is far from simple; it’s the product of years of hard work, passion and belief. Natural talent is an essential ingredient of course, but without the work – the blood, sweat and tears – then talent flounders on the rocks and never truly sets sail. With Moonshine, Tapeworm Electric have set a course for the highest echelons of rock.

The sound of Moonshine is the sound of a live rock band in full flight, it has the rich warmth that enfolds you, the authenticity you can taste and the tactile textures you can almost touch. In an era when the disposable, the throw away and ephemeral has become glorified, Tapeworm Electric stand for substance and meaning, handcrafted quality and music that is built to last.

Coming your way on CD and Digital on October 31st, with pre-orders available at pitchblackrecords.com and Bandcamp, Moonshine is an album for the ages.

Line-up:
Argyro Igkilizian – Vocals
George Kasapidis – Bass/Vocals
George Bizas – Keys/Guitars
Panos Leontaritis – Guitars
Antonis Michalakopoulos – Drums

Track-list:
01. Interlude
02. Moonshine
03. Butterfly
04. Out of Luck
05. Already Left
06. Right Reasons
07. Touch the Clouds
08. Turn Into Black
09. Loosen Up
10. Hold On

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In Melbourne, Australia during the bleak days of the global pandemic, singer/guitarist Phillip T. King, formerly of Galaxy and Butterfly, began to plant the seeds that would grow to become the remarkable Flitcraft. Since those days of creative isolation, two albums have been released – 2022s Our Long Journey to the Middle and 2023s House at the Centre of the Universe – and drummer Jack Samuels and bass player Zac Halpin have been welcomed aboard the Flitcraft mothership. Now, in 2025, Flitcraft are ready to unveil their second album for Pitch Black Records, their third in total and surely most breathtaking to date… Transmission Echo. Flitcraft have never stopped growing and developing, venturing ever further into the stars, becoming something special; something open, accessible and attuned to the human heart, yet intricate, otherworldly and multi-faceted at the same time. It’s a strange kind of magic that they weave and that magic has never been more powerful and beguiling than on Transmission Echo.

The opening chords of the introductory ‘Days’ immediately fill the listener with an ever growing sense of excitement and anticipation and when the band flow on into ‘Talus’ positive energy abounds. Incredible vocals and thrilling riffs blend with a progressive sense of adventure, creating something hard rocking but fresh and full of musical surprises. From ‘Anxiety Machine’ with its driving drums, twists, turns and textures, bringing to mind the great Deep Purple, to the stunning centre piece of ‘Years’, a wonderful track that draws upon the metallic thunder of Iron Maiden, the languid lead work and ethereal atmosphere of Pink Floyd and vocals that harness the range and positivity of Yes’ Jon Anderson, Flitcraft take dashes of inspiration from so many places, but together they make something unique and new. It’s that strange magic again… Every single song on Transmission Echo is unforgettable, with the concluding title track being the crowning glory of this superlative collection. ‘Transmission Echo’ is a dream to float in, a cornucopia of delights, a song out of time and yet so right for this time. It perfectly concludes an album that has all the qualities that will make it a lifelong companion to those who discover it.

Blessed with a sound that embodies the organic qualities that typified the age when music was at its most exploratory and imaginative, yet possessing the rich, textured clarity, the power and fluidity that modern production can provide, Transmission Echo is an absolute joy to listen to. Adorned in the kind of sleeve artwork that prompts reflection and speculation, suggesting better days and distant horizons, Transmission Echo offers a complete, enthralling experience.

It will be coming your way on CD, LP and Digital on October 17th, with pre-orders available from pitchblackrecords.com and Bandcamp, so grab a hold when it passes by and don’t let go.

Line-up:
Phillip T. King – Vocals/Guitars/Synths
Zac Halpin – Bass
Jack Samuels- Drums

Track-list:
1. Days
2. Talus
3. Lara
4. Anxiety Machine
5. Years
6. Spiral Stairway
7. Beside the Point
8. Turncoat Blues
9. Bottleneck
10. Transmission Echo

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Pitch Black Records announces the release of Rage and Mindgames (2025), a 2-track single by Cypriot Thrash/Death veterans BLYND. A year since levelling the scene with their latest full-length (The Unbeliever, Pitch Black Records), BLYND surprise fans with 2 fresh recordings.

The 2-track single features new, high-octane recordings of two fan-favorite tracks from the band’s 2011 debut album (The Enemy, Fastball Music) – reimagined, re-recorded, and absolutely crushing in sonic power! A blazing tribute to where it all began, but louder, tighter, and meaner than ever!

The two tracks are:
1. Rage and Mindgames
2. The Enemy

The band comments: “These two songs have consistently ignited mosh pits and fueled chaos at our live shows, and now we’ve given them the brutal production they’ve always deserved. If you thought the originals were intense, just wait till you hear them reborn!”

Rage and Mindgames (2025) is out now on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/rage-enemy – Crank it. Bleed it. Live it!

BLYND is:
Andreas Paraschos – Vocals/Bass
George Masouras – Guitars
Andreas Hadjipandelis – Guitars
Nakis Kyriakou – Drums
(Alex Iacovou – Recording Drums)

Visit BLYND on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blyndmetal

It has been eight years since Reflection released their last album, Bleed Babylon Bleed, but now the Greek champions of epic heavy metal have returned! The silence is shattered by the sound of thunder as The Battles I Have Won comes galloping out of the darkness. True legends of the Greek heavy metal scene, Reflection have been active for more than three decades and unveiled their debut album, The Fire Still Burns back in 1999. The band still feature founding member, guitarist Stathis Pavlantis and his brother George Pavlantis who hammered the drums of doom on The Fire Still Burns and has been the rhythm master for Reflection ever since. With their comrades in blood and battle, long standing bassist John Litinakis and magnificent new vocalist Kostas Tokas (who made a guest appearance on the track ‘Stormbringer’ from Bleed Babylon Bleed), the Pavlantis brothers have delivered what will surely come to be regarded as Reflection’s finest album to date.

A first track from The Battles I Have Won was revealed at the beginning of March and ‘Lord Of The Wind’ was met with a rapturous response from fans who watched the unveiling of its accompanying lyric video. Full of drama and emotion, with breathtaking guitar work and an irresistible chorus, ‘Lord Of The Wind’ is the epitome of heroic heavy metal – and yet it is just a glimpse of all that The Battles I Have Won has to offer. From the searing energy of exhilarating opener, ‘Only The Swords Survive’ through to the Homeric majesty and narrative mastery of the concluding ‘City Walls Of Malta – The Great Siege’, The Battles I Have Won scales so many towering peaks. The pride and passion of the album’s stunning title track, the dark, beguiling melodies of ‘Sirens’ Song’, the inspiring, heart-lifting adventure of ‘March Of The Argonauts’…every song is a highlight in its own right and The Battles I Have Won is a paradise for those whose hearts still burn with the flame of heavy metal.

Every aspect of The Battles I Have Won has been carefully curated to form part of the band’s overall vision for this, their magnum opus. The orchestration work by Kostas Rekleitis has brought additional depth and atmosphere to each tale as it unfolds, the spectacular cover artwork created by Alexandros Vasilopoulos (Battleroar etc) draws the listener into Reflection’s world of myth, legend and history, while the sound captured by the band’s own Stathis Pavlantis at Dark Water Audio (Marauder, Achelous, Power Crue, Darklon etc) is warm and richly textured, vibrant, vital and alive! Selected members of the Greek media were treated to a pre-release listen to the album on April 13th and soon the world will know why they were so excited by what they heard!

On June 20th Reflection will return to the field of conflict with The Battles I Have Won. Pitch Black Records will release the album on CD and digital formats, while Vinylstore.gr will present a vinyl edition – with special vinyl mastering, under exclusive license from Pitch Black Records.

Presale links: PBR Shop – Bandcamp

Line-up:
Kostas Tokas – Vocals
Stathis Pavlantis – Guitars
John Litinakis – Bass
Giorgos Pavlantis – Drums
*additional orchestration by Kostas Rekleitis

Track-list:
01 – Only the Swords Survive
02 – The Battles I Have Won
03 – Lord of the Wind
04 – Sirens’ Song
05 – Once Again (Crime in the Valley of Death)
06 – Celestial War
07 – March of the Argonauts
08 – Lady in the Water
09 – City Walls of Malta – The Great Siege

Formed in 2017, in the city of Feira de Santana, by vocalist Marcos Diantoni, GaiaBeta are a Brazilian heavy metal band, twice recognised with national awards in their home country and steeped in the sound of the finest proponents of the art, raised on the classics but with an energy and imagination all their own. Having honed their craft performing at some of the biggest metal events in Brazil, GaiaBeta are now ready to unveil their debut album – a meticulously crafted blend of power, melody and dramatic storytelling that explores themes of myth, history and human conflict…this is Gate Of GaiaBeta!

From its opening track, the measured pace and subtle touches of eastern flavour of ‘The Pharaoh’s Return’, Gate Of GaiaBeta begins to draw you into its world. The strong, clear vocals, the dextrous, instinctive guitar work and the powerful underpinning of the rhythm section all combine to entwine the listener in a vibrant, thrilling atmosphere. From ‘Get Your Freedom’ with its shining riffs that slash and slice like a rapier blade and solos that draw on the peerless inspiration of Iron Maiden’s Dave Murray and Adrian Smith, to the enthralling epics of ‘Hands Of Revenge’ and ‘Innocent Land’ with their sense of narrative conjured by the outstanding vocals of Marcos Diantoni, the listener becomes ever more enthralled by the sonic creations of GaiaBeta.

The songs that form Gate Of GaiaBeta travel from moments of explosive, adrenaline infused pace and excitement, to fragile sorrows and dark edged menace, all masterfully woven into a journey through realms of superlative heavy, melodic metal. The album itself concludes with the glorious, galloping rhythms of the anthemic ‘Victory Is Coming’, although the CD version exclusively includes three bonus tracks. These tracks are GaiaBeta’s previously released singles – ‘The Last Warriors’, ‘Ashes From The Stars’ and ‘Back To The Past (Nevermore)’ – each one thoroughly deserving of their inclusion and a new platform for their stirring metal might.

Gate Of GaiaBeta will be released on May 16th on CD and digital formats, complete with distinctive, evocative artwork. For all those who still carry a flame in their hearts for true heavy metal, this album is unmissable. GaiaBeta are following proudly in the footsteps of their heroes and bringing a new touch of magic to the greatest sounds of all!

Presale links: CD & Bandcamp

Line-up:
Marcos Diantoni – lead and backing vocals
Lennon Kitaro – lead, rhythm guitar and backing vocals
Fabio Mesquita – Lead and rhythm guitar
Junior McGyver – Bass Guitar and backing vocals
Valter Filho – Drums

Track-list:
01. The Pharaoh´s Return
02. Get Your Freedom
03.  Second Flame
04.  Hands of Revenge
05.  Innocent Land
06.  The Chains of the Ghosts (The Rebellion)
07. A Sad Story
08. Victory is Coming
–Bonus Tracks–
09. The Last Warriors
10. Ashes From the Stars
11. Back to the Past (Nevermore)

We know it’s been awfully quiet around here and the main reason for this is that we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes redesigning our website, testing and then doing some more testing!

Ladies and gents, pitchblackrecords.com v4.0 has landed! It definitely has come a long way since we first launched it in 2008…

The new website offers an easier and faster navigation, works great on mobile devices while offering full integration with our online store. All transactions are of course fully secured and you have a choice of multiple payment methods, including Google Pay and Apple Pay integration.

A few more enhancements are currently in the works, but for now the new website serves its purpose just fine. We are excited to share it with you and we look forward to hearing from you with any comments, good or bad (especially interested in the bad ones)!

Stay tuned for some exciting news that are coming soon!

After nine years of anticipation, Thrash and Death Metal fans can finally rejoice as BLYND, the acclaimed Cypriot metal band, returns with their long-awaited fourth studio album.

Titled “Unbeliever”, the album promises to deliver an onslaught of blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and thought-provoking lyricism that fans have come to expect from the band.

Musically, the album has an overall dark atmosphere with both slow and fast-paced songs, some progressive passages, epic choruses and outros. Lyrically, the album deals with a variety of issues that have plagued (still plague) humanity – from war themes to Orwellian mass surveillance, propaganda, rewriting history and the suppression of free speech.

Since their formation in 2003, BLYND has been at the forefront of Cyprus’s metal scene, striving to bring its underground energy to the surface. With their latest offering, the quartet explores new sonic territories while staying true to their roots, creating an album that is both fresh and familiar. One thing is evident however: BLYND have triumphantly returned! “Unbeliever” is a solid testament to the band’s enduring vision and musical evolution.

“Unbeliever” is set to be released on June 7th on CD and Digital and it can now be pre-ordered from these locations:

• CD
• Bandcamp
• Digital

The track “1984” is now available for streaming and free download below. A lyric video for the same track can be viewed further below.

Tracklisting:
1. Infernal
2. Between Two Worlds
3. Primordial Hunter
4. One Last Dance
5. Until We Die
6. 1984
7. Fire in the Sky
8. Uncrowned
9. Ground Zero

BLYND is:
Andreas Paraschos – Vocals/Bass
George Masouras – Guitars
Andreas Hadjipandelis – Guitars
Alex Iacovou – Drums

Guest appearances:
Dobromir Ganchev – Vocals (Urban Grey), “Until We Die”
Andreas Spyrou – Vocals (Speak In Whispers), “1984”
Marilena Christofi – Vocals (Soprano), “Ground Zero”

Visit BLYND on Facebook: facebook.com/blyndmetal

It was just over a month ago, when Norway’s Heavy Metal act SINSID, announced the release of 2 brand new singles as well as the addition of guitar virtuoso, Erik Westerlund as a third guitarist in their ranks, effectively establishing the band as a 6-piece from now on.

The first single that has already been released, titled “Sarcophagus”, was met with enthusiastic reception! Both the track as well as its accompanying video.

The band is now pleased to reveal its second single, “Time is Ticking”, along with yet another accompanying video. As previously announced, this is an adrenaline-fueled-rush song which is a sonic manifesto exploring the breakneck pace of human existence and the trials endured along the way.

As a reminder, none of these two new singles will be part of SINSID’s upcoming fourth album due to be released in 2025.

With the band’s impressive musical evolution, SINSID are thrusting themselves deeper and deeper into the heavy metal cosmos! Metalheads can’t help but remain excited in anticipation of the upcoming new album that will be released next year. If “Sarcophagus” and “Time is Ticking” are any indication of what’s to come, then we are simply in for one hell of a metal treat!

SINSID’s new single “Time is Ticking” is now available on all digital stores: https://lnk.to/sinsid_timeisticking

The song’s official video can be viewed below:

The previous single, “Sarcophagus”, is available at https://lnk.to/sinsid_sarcophagus

Line-up:
Terje Singh Sidhu – Vocals
Sten Roger Knutsen – Lead guitar
Even Haavold – Rhythm guitar
Erik Westerlund – Lead/Rhythm guitar
Grzegorz Urbanski – Bass
Trygve A. Tvedt – Drums

Visit SINSID on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinsidband