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THE VICIOUS HEAD SOCIETY Announces New Album Call of the Void
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Pre-orders are now open via Crime Records Crime Records is proud to announce the upcoming release of Call of the Void, the third studio album from acclaimed Irish progressive metal project The Vicious Head Society. Led by guitarist, songwriter, and producer Graham Keane, The Vicious Head Society returns with a deeply personal and emotionally charged new album that explores identity, struggle, renewal, and the difficult search for meaning in the face of darkness. Moving away from the broader societal themes of earlier releases, Call of the Void turns inward. The album follows the fading embers of a personal cycle, confronting the slow pull of losing one’s purpose while capturing the tension between resistance and surrender with striking honesty. Musically, Call of the Void preserves the project’s signature combination of technical precision, progressive ambition, soaring melody, and crushing heaviness. Intricate arrangements, atmospheric passages, and moments of stark beauty come together to create a dynamic and human album from an artist pushing through the darkness toward clarity. The album features Graham Keane on guitars and synths, joined by Klemen Markelj on drums, Nathan Max on vocals, Matheus Manente on bass, and Nahuel Ramos on synth solos. Additional contributions come from Paul Phillips, Pat Byrne, Alec Noonan, Wilmer Waarbroek, Bertrand Juve, and Sareeta. Written and produced by Graham Keane, mixed and mastered by Matheus Manente, with artwork and design by Jon Isaac Gutman, Call of the Void stands as a powerful statement from The Vicious Head Society and further solidifies the project’s place in the modern progressive metal scene. Call of the Void will be available on Digipak CD, Gatefold Double LP, digital streaming, and digital download. The vinyl edition will be released as a limited hand-numbered Blue with Black sparkles Gatefold Double LP. Track list:
Playing time: 52:02 Pre-orders are open now: Release date: July 24, 2026 |
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The Vicious Head Society - 'Call of the Void'
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Graham Keane, the creative force behind the acclaimed progressive metal project The Vicious Head Society, returns with his third studio album, Call of the Void — a stark, deeply personal exploration of identity, struggle, and renewal.
Departing from the sweeping societal themes of his earlier work, Keane turns inward, tracing the defining moments that have shaped him within the fading embers of a personal cycle. Call of the Void confronts the slow, corrosive pull of losing one’s purpose, capturing the tension between resistance and surrender with unflinching honesty.
While the album preserves the project’s signature blend of technical precision and soaring melody, Keane channels a heavier emotional weight into the music. The result is a sonic landscape that mirrors the arduous path of self‑discovery — turbulent, atmospheric, and relentlessly human. Listeners are invited to confront their own recurring cycles and find meaning in the darkness.
Musically, the album reaffirms Keane’s reputation as an Irish guitar virtuoso. Complex, intricate arrangements intertwine with crushing heaviness and moments of stark beauty, forming a dynamic palette that showcases both his compositional ambition and his unmistakable guitar voice. Every passage reflects the grit and resolve of an artist pushing through the darkness toward clarity.
Call of the Void stands as a powerful statement from a musician at the height of his creative powers, further solidifying The Vicious Head Society’s place in the modern progressive metal scene.
Tracklist:
| Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
| 1. | Fractured | 5:38 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
| 2. | The Edge of Time | 4:48 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||
| 3. | Holding On to Forever | 5:20 | CD1-3 | A3 | ||||
| 4. | The Tide | 5:15 | CD1-4 | B1 | ||||
| 5. | Ignite | 5:57 | CD1-5 | B2 | ||||
| 6. | The Void | 7:31 | CD1-6 | C1 | ||||
| 7. | The Edge of Time Pt. 2 | 4:02 | CD1-7 | C2 | ||||
| 8. | Distant Lights of Home | 13:24 | CD1-8 | D1 | ||||
Musicians:
| Graham Keane | Guitars, Synths | |
| Klemen Markelj | Drums | |
| Nathan Max | Vocals | |
| Matheus Manente | Bass | |
| Nahuel Ramos | Synth Solos |
| Additional Musicians: | Paul Phillips - Bass on The Tide | |
| Pat Byrne - Bass on The Edge of Time Pt. 2 | ||
| Alec Noonan – Backing vocals on The Edge of Time Pt. 2 | ||
| Wilmer Waarbroek - Additional vocals on Ignite | ||
| Bertrand Juve - Saxophone on Distant Lights of Home | ||
| Sareeta – Violin on Ignite and Distant Lights of Home |
Other credits:
Written and Produced by Graham Keane.
Mixed and Mastered by Matheus Manente.
Artwork and Design by Jon Isaac Gutman
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The Vicious Head Society
For Graham Keane, the creative force behind the progressive metal project The Vicious Head Society, music has never been about trends, algorithms, or mass appeal. It has always been an internal imperative — a need to create.
That drive began with a single, electrifying moment: seeing Eddie Van Halen perform as a young boy. The spark of that experience, combined with the influence of his older brothers — both deeply immersed in progressive music — set Keane on a lifelong path of exploration. Growing up surrounded by complex arrangements and unconventional structures, he didn’t just learn to play guitar; he learned to think in scales, time signatures, and narrative arcs.
Despite his technical command, Keane’s philosophy has always been clear: the song comes first. Emotion comes first. “I’m always pushing to become a better writer rather than just a faster guitar player,” he says. His evolution as an artist is defined by a relentless desire to expand his harmonic vocabulary and deepen the emotional resonance of his work.
The Vicious Head Society transformed from a creative outlet into something essential after a profound personal turning point. Witnessing his wife’s courageous battle with cancer forced a confrontation with mortality and the finite nature of time. In that moment, music became more than passion — it became purpose.
“We’re all on a page, mortality‑wise,” Keane reflects. “It made me realize I needed to do something meaningful with my existence — to put my best foot forward and share something that reflects the human experience we all share.”
Whether performing for ten people or ten thousand, Keane is driven by that same need: to create something honest, something meaningful, something that stands as his contribution to the shared human story. The Vicious Head Society is built on that foundation — integrity, passion, and the unwavering belief that the music must be made.
Discography:
| Call of the Void | Album | 2026 |  Buy physical editions |
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| Extinction Level Event | Album | 2021 | ||||||
| Abject Tomorrow | Album | 2017 |
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Chasing Demons - 'Echoes from the Past' - Out now!
ECHOES FROM THE PAST — Chasing Demons' debut album is out now!
The wait is over! Finally, the debut album Echoes from the Past is out – available today, September 5, 2025, on your preferred streaming platform, as well as digipak CD and hand-numbered, 180 g gatefold LP on orange vinyl!
The Windmill - 'The Continuation' [Remastered]
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Tracklist:
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| 1. | The Continuation [Remastered] | 3:16 | ||
| 2. | The Mask [Remastered] | 12:50 | ||
| 3. | Not Alone [Remastered] | 9:10 | ||
| 4. | Giant Prize [Remastered] | 3:16 | ||
| 5. | The Gamer [Remastered] | 24:43 | ||
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The Windmill - 'To Be Continued...' [Remastered]
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Tracklist:
| Track: | Duration: | |||
| 1. | Cinnamon [Remastered] | 5:40 | ||
| 2. | The Colour of Seasons [Remastered] | 6:51 | ||
| 3. | A Day in a Hero's Life [Remastered] | 21:34 | ||
| 4. | The Eagle [Remastered] | 7:11 | ||
| 5. | Don't be Afraid [Remastered] | 10:01 | ||
| 6. | To Be Continued... [Remastered] | 2:48 | ||
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Chasing Demons - 'Echoes from the Past'
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Chasing Demons brings old-school Heavy Metal roaring back with raw analogue power fueled by energetic riffs and heavy 80s-90s vibes.
Tracklist:
| Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
| 1. | Fly Into the Clouds | 20:08 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
| 2. | Echoes From the Past | 22:57 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||
| 3. | Some Kind of Madness | CD1-3 | A3 | |||||
| 4. | Aces Lost | CD1-4 | A4 | |||||
| 5. | Reality | CD1-5 | A5 | |||||
| 6. | Devil's Dome | CD1-6 | B1 | |||||
| 7. | Fighting Fire with Roses | CD1-7 | B2 | |||||
| 8. | Chasing Demons | CD1-8 | B3 | |||||
| 9. | Time Waste | CD1-9 | B4 | |||||
Line up:
| Geir André Gjerstad | Lead Vocals | |
| Børge Brand | Lead Guitar | |
| Tommy Viken | Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals | |
| Vegard Liverød | Drums, Bass Guitar, and Backing Vocals | |
| Henrik H. Kaupang | Drums |
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Chasing Demons
Chasing Demons brings old-school Heavy Metal roaring back with raw analogue power from five Norwegians rocking like it’s 89. Fueled by energetic riffs and heavy 80-90s vibes, their debut single Fly into the Clouds rips into the tragedy of war and the tyrants who start them.
The first single was released in May 2025, followed by two more singles until the full album “Echoes from the Past” was released in September 2025.
Members:
| Geir André Gjerstad | Lead Vocals | |
| Børge Brand | Lead guitar | |
| Tommy Viken | Rhythm Guitar, Backing vocals | |
| Vegard Liverød | Bass, Drums, Backing vocals | |
| Henrik H. Kaupang | Drums |
Discography:
| Echoes from the Past | Album | 2025 | Buy physical editions |
Buy digital download |
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Infringement - 'Black Science and White Lies'
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Black Science and White Lies follows a man's journey through faith, identity, and redemption. Raised under strict religious doctrines in a society that believes in divine salvation, he becomes disillusioned and abandons his faith. Running away from home, he embraces a new ideology and joins a seemingly perfect society.
However, his growing doubts about this utopia drive him to escape and face the world's harsh realities. Returning to his estranged father, he reflects on his mistakes and seeks redemption, ultimately longing to reconcile with the beliefs he once rejected. The story explores themes of spiritual conflict, personal transformation, and the quest for atonement.
Tracklist:
| Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
| 1. | White Lies | 20:08 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
| 2. | Black Science | 22:57 | CD1-2 | B1 | ||||
Line up:
| Hans Andreas Brandal | Lead vocal | |
| Stig André Clason | Guitars and vocal | |
| Kristoffer Utby | Drums and vocal | |
| Bård Thorstensen | Keyboards and vocal | |
| Emil Olsen | Bass, baritone, and vocals |
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The Windmill - 'Mindscapes'
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Mindscapes is the 4th album by Norwegian prog band The Windmill. All music and lyrics were composed and written by Jean Robert Viita and Erik Borgen. All arrangements by The Windmill.
The creation of this album, Mindscapes, is a testament to The Windmill's unwavering dedication and boundless creativity. It consists of four tracks, including the epic Fear and three other shorter songs. The album was meticulously written and recorded from October 2022 to April 2024 and expertly mixed and mastered by Karl Groom, ensuring a high-quality musical experience for the listeners.
Drawing inspiration from Camel, Genesis, and Jethro Tull, The Windmill has evolved their sound in this album. Mindscapes might have a slightly harder sound than their previous albums, promising a fresh and exciting musical experience for the fans.
Tracklist:
| Track: | Duration: | |||
| 1. | Fear | 22:47 | ||
| 2. | Calton Hill | 4:55 | ||
| 3. | I Still Care | 6:52 | ||
| 4. | Nothing in Return | 5:55 | ||
Line up:
| Arnfinn Isaksen | Bass guitar | |
| Stig André Clason | Lead guitar | |
| Erik Borgen | Guitars, Lead vocals | |
| Jean Robert Viita | Keyboards, Backing vocals | |
| Morten L. Clason | Flutes, Saxophone, Backing vocals | |
| Nils Harsem | Drums |
Other Credits:
| Kristoffer Utby | Drums on album | |
| Emil Olsen | Acoustic guitar on Fear | |
| Karl Groom | Mixing and mastering | |
| Stig André Clason | Desing | |
| Kirsten Knoph Viita | Artwork |
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