Arising Empire News: half me, Get The Shot u.a
half me unleash new album DOGMA
Hamburg's metalcore powerhouse half me have released their highly anticipated sophomore album DOGMA, out today via Arising Empire.
Delivering their most ambitious, aggressive and thought-provoking material to date, the band push their unmistakable sound to new extremes, combining crushing metallic hardcore, industrial influences, relentless grooves and raw emotional intensity into a devastating statement about the world we live in.
Stream/order DOGMA here: https://arisingempire.com/halfme
At its core, DOGMA is a reflection on a society willingly participating in its own collapse. The album explores how fear, manipulation and manufactured division have become powerful instruments of control, shaping a world in which people are increasingly distracted from questioning the systems surrounding them. As truth and lies become indistinguishable, humanity finds itself trapped in a cycle of ignorance, obedience and self-destruction.
Catch the band live:
16.10.2026 I Radio Room I Greenville, United States
18.10.2026 I Archer Music Hall I Allentown, United States
22.10.2026 I Australian Crusade 2026 I Perth, Australia
23.10.2026 I Australian Crusade 2026 I Adelaide, Australia
24.10.2026 I Australian Crusade 2026 I Hobart, Australia
25.10.2026 I Australian Crusade 2026 I Richmond, Australia
28.10.2026 I Australian Crusade 2026 I Canberra, Australia
29.10.2026 I Australian Crusade 2026 I Wollongong, Australia
30.10.2026 I Australian Crusade 2026 I Leichhardt, Australia
01.11.2026 I Australian Crusade 2026 I Fortitude Valley, Australia
27.11.2026 I European Crusade I Eindhoven, Netherlands
28.11.2026 I European Crusade I Hannover, Germany
29.11.2026 I European Crusade I Karlsruhe, Germany
30.11.2026 I European Crusade I Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
01.12.2026 I European Crusade I Leipzig, Germany
02.12.2026 I European Crusade I Wien, Austria
03.12.2026 I European Crusade I Warszawa, Poland
05.12.2026 I European Crusade I Hlavní Město Praha, Czechia
06.12.2026 I European Crusade I Hamburg, Germany
08.12.2026 I European Crusade I Paris, France
09.12.2026 I European Crusade I London, United Kingdom
10.12.2026 I European Crusade I Leeds, United Kingdom
11.12.2026 I European Crusade I Manchester, United Kingdom
12.12.2026 I European Crusade I Birmingham, United Kingdom
13.12.2026 I European Crusade I Cologne, Germany
15.12.2026 I European Crusade I Lucerne, Switzerland
16.12.2026 I European Crusade I München, Germany
17.12.2026 I European Crusade I Münster, Germany
18.12.2026 I European Crusade I Berlin, Germany
19.12.2026 I European Crusade I Nürnberg, Germany
20.12.2026 I European Crusade I Bremen, Germany
half me online:
https://www.instagram.com/halfme.band
https://www.tiktok.com/@half_me
https://www.facebook.com/halfmeband
Get The Shot release new EP Crusifixion Depiction
Canadian hardcore heavyweights Get The Shot are back with a vengeance, unleashing their brand-new EP Crusifixion Depiction, out today via Arising Empire. Marking a bold new chapter in the band's relentless journey, the release introduces a revitalized line-up, a more visceral sound, and an uncompromising attitude that pushes their signature brutality to new extremes.
Stream/Order Crusifixion Depiction here: https://arisingempire.com/gettheshot
Drawing from the raw aggression of hardcore, the relentless speed of thrash metal, and the crushing heaviness of death metal, Crusifixion Depiction represents a powerful evolution of the band's sound. More visceral, more aggressive, and more determined than ever, the EP captures Get The Shot at their most ferocious, delivering an uncompromising assault while remaining deeply rooted in the hardcore values that have defined them since day one.
Catch the band live:
29.10.2026 I La Rayonne I Villeurbanne, France
30.10.2026 I Alhambra I Paris, France
31.10.2026 I CoreFest 2026 I Göppingen, Germany
01.11.2026 I Kulttempel I Oberhausen, Germany
01.11.2026 I Patronaat I Haarlem, Netherlands
02.11.2026 I Les 4 Ecluses I Dunkerque, France
03.11.2026 I Kavka I Antwerp, Belgium
04.11.2026 I Naumannsche Brauerei I Leipzig, Germany
05.11.2026 I Café Central I Weinheim, Germany
06.11.2026 I Monkeys Music Club I Hamburg, Germany
07.11.2026 I Le Belvédère I Namur, Belgium
08.11.2026 I La Laiterie I Strasbourg, France
09.11.2026 I Club 007 - Strahov I Praha, Czech Republic
10.11.2026 I Cassiopeia I Berlin, Germany
11.11.2026 I Klub 2progi I Poznań, Poland
12.11.2026 I PINK WHALE BAR I Bratislava, Slovakia
14.11.2026 I Sunset Bar I Martigny, Switzerland
15.11.2026 I Ebullition I Bulle, Switzerland
Get The Shot online:
https://www.instagram.com/gettheshothc
https://www.tiktok.com/@gettheshot666
https://www.facebook.com/gettheshothc
blacktoothed release crushing new single 'Gold digger' ft. Vicious Rain
German alternative metal outfit blacktoothed continue their impressive momentum with the release of their brand-new single 'Gold Digger', featuring Swiss metalcore powerhouse Vicious Rain. The track offers another powerful glimpse into the band's highly anticipated upcoming album Feral Bloom, set for release on 15th January via Arising Empire.
Watch 'Gold Digger' here: https://youtu.be/hjpRHjzGlRc
Pre-order Feral Bloom here: https://arisingempire.com/blacktoothed
Driven by crushing guitar riffs, relentless rhythms, and infectious melodies, 'Gold Digger' showcases blacktoothed's ability to balance uncompromising heaviness with captivating songwriting. The collaboration with Vicious Rain brings fresh intensity to the band's signature sound, combining dynamic vocal performances, thunderous grooves, and memorable hooks. The result is a commanding track that highlights the chemistry between two exciting forces in the modern heavy music scene.
Catch the band live:
14.01.2027 I FERAL BLOOM Release Shows I Köln, Germany
15.01.2027 I FERAL BLOOM Release Shows I Leipzig, Germany
16.01.2027 I FERAL BLOOM Release Shows I Hamburg, Germany
17.01.2027 I FERAL BLOOM Release Shows I Berlin, Germany
blacktoothed online:
https://www.instagram.com/blacktoothed
https://www.tiktok.com/@blacktoothed
https://www.facebook.com/blacktoothed
Defocus return with explosive new single 'Peace From The Gun'
German progressive metalcore outfit Defocus return with their explosive new single 'Peace From The Gun', a bold and provocative statement that combines crushing heaviness, progressive songwriting and an infectious, chant-driven chorus. Blurring the lines between a riot anthem and a military march, the track delivers an unsettling message wrapped in an irresistible call to arms.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/ybuSApL7riQ
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/defocus
Built around intricate guitar work, relentless rhythms and powerful vocal performances, 'Peace From The Gun' showcases Defocus at their most ambitious. The band effortlessly navigate between technical precision, punishing breakdowns and massive, anthemic passages, creating a sound that is both uncompromisingly heavy and immediately captivating. At its heart lies a hypnotic chorus that demands to be shouted back, deliberately echoing the repetitive nature of political propaganda.
Defocus online:
https://www.instagram.com/defocus.band
https://www.tiktok.com/@defocus.band
https://www.facebook.com/defocus
THROATCUT. introduce new singer with heavy single 'Throne.'
German metalcore outfit Throatcut. are entering a powerful new chapter with the release of their brand-new single 'Throne.', marking the first appearance of new vocalist Eric Braatz. Delivering an uncompromising combination of crushing heaviness, relentless aggression and suffocating atmosphere, the track introduces a new era for the band while staying true to their ferocious musical identity.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/75FbVyN5rfM
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/throatcut
With 'Throne.', Throatcut. dive deep into the darkest corners of the human mind, confronting the overwhelming grip of fear, apathy and intrusive thoughts. The song explores the unsettling feeling of being trapped inside your own head, recognizing that something is wrong but finding yourself unable to escape. What begins as an internal struggle gradually transforms into a frightening realization: the enemy you are desperately trying to fight may actually be a part of yourself.
Catch the band live:
23.10.2026 I CONSVMER ABGRUND TOUR 2026 I Wiesbaden, Germany
31.10.2026 I Core Fest 2026 I Göppingen, Germany
06.11.2026 I Kulturraum Freiburg I Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany
14.11.2026 I Bergson Kunstkraftwerk I München, Germany
16.01.2027 I Die Stadtmitte I Karlsruhe, Germany
01.04.2027 I Rock Café I Praha 1, Czech Republic
02.04.2027 I Conne Island I Leipzig, Germany
03.04.2027 I Badehaus Berlin I Berlin, Germany
08.04.2027 I Hirsch I Nurnberg, Germany
09.04.2027 I Im Wizemann I Stuttgart, Germany
10.04.2027 I Backstage I München, Germany
15.04.2027 I Das Bett I Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
16.04.2027 I Sputnikhalle I Münster, Germany
17.04.2027 I Essigfabrik I Köln, Germany
23.04.2027 I Knust I Hamburg, Germany
24.04.2027 I Musikzentrum Hannover I Hannover, Germany
Throatcut. online:
https://www.instagram.com/throatcut.hc
https://www.tiktok.com/@throatcut.hc
https://www.facebook.com/throatcut.hc
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