Arising Empire News: The Veer Union, Our Mirage, Mavis
Canadian alt-rock heavyweights The Veer Union unleash their explosive new single 'Sea of Fear' Known for their signature blend of hard-hitting riffs and emotional depth, the Vancouver-based alt-metal act continues their legacy with a haunting anthem that dives deep into anxiety, survival, and inner strength.
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With over 175 million streams worldwide, 12 Billboard Rock Radio hits, and recent viral success from their Covers Collection and Manifestations albums, the band is proving once again why they’re one of the most enduring forces in modern rock.
'Sea of Fear' marks the first taste of their upcoming full-length album Reinvention, slated for release on February 20th, 2026. Following years of chart-topping singles and high-energy tours across North America and Europe, The Veer Union are entering a bold new era, and this single is just the beginning.
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OUR MIRAGE unleash their darkest chapter yet with new single 'Violent Spin', a gut-punch of emotion, intensity, and pure catharsis.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LE7Lxho0m8k
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/violentspin
Fresh off two monumental shows and a storm of creativity, the German post-hardcore heavyweights are back and they’re not holding anything back. 'Violent Spin' marks a bold new leap toward their fourth studio album, diving headfirst into heavier waters and exploring the raw, unfiltered edges of their sound. Darker. Louder. More honest than ever.
The track peels back the curtain on the brutal cycle of a toxic relationship, where fear, dependency, and violence blur into a suffocating spiral. With haunting melodies, crushing breakdowns, and lyrics that cut straight to the bone, 'Violent Spin' doesn’t just tell a story, it screams it from the inside out.
“Our Mirage have never sounded this intense, or this real,” the band reveal. “This song is a milestone for us, both musically and emotionally.”
Brace yourself: the storm is just beginning. Stream 'Violent Spin' now and witness the evolution.
Catch the band live:
20.02.26 - Stuttgart, Im Wizemann Studio
28.01.26 - Nürnberg, Z-Bau
29.01.26 - A-Wien, Viper Room
30.01.26 - München, Backstage Club
31.01.26 - Frankfurt, Nachtleben
05.02.26 - Hannover, Lux
06.02.26 - Hamburg, Molotow
07.02.26 - Göttingen, Musa
11.02.26 - Leipzig, Conne Island
12.02.26 - Berlin, Badehaus
13.02.26 - Münster, Sputnikhalle
14.02.26 - Bremen, Tower
21.02.26 - Köln, Gebäude 9
14.03.26 - Essen, Zeche Carl
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https://www.instagram.com/ourmirageband
MAVIS tear open the fabric of reality with new single 'Idle Season', a danceable dystopia drenched in rhythm, rebellion, and raw truth.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/xZa1m4oMdnU
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/idleseason
The Stuttgart-based genre-benders are back and they’re smashing every label you thought could contain them. 'Idle Season' sees MAVIS fuse modern metalcore, alternative rock, and glimmering pop finesse into a track that’s as infectious as it is unsettling. Beneath its pulsing grooves and anthemic hooks lies a haunting reflection on time wasted, purpose lost, and a world lulled into submission by distraction.
Idle Season is a rallying cry dressed as a groove. It’s MAVIS stepping further into their own universe: fearless, reflective, and ready to move the masses.
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https://www.instagram.com/maviscult
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