SEA SLEEPER Unleashes New Single “Lunar Degenerates” from Forthcoming Album Burden of Antlers

Heavy, atmospheric, and built for maximum neck damage, SEA SLEEPER return with their new single, “Lunar Degenerates,” the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore album, Burden of Antlers, set for release on September 18, 2026.

“Lunar Degenerates” captures the band at their most visceral and dynamic, fusing classic crunchy, bang-your-head riffage with the expansive progressive weight that has become a defining part of SEA SLEEPER’s sound. The track also leans into the band’s long-running Mastodon influence, particularly the Crack the Skye-esque textures that have surfaced across both of their albums.

About SEA SLEEPER:

With a passion for death and post metal, SEA SLEEPER infuse their heavy sound with an array of genre influences to produce something more dynamically extreme. The band formed in 2019 comprised of Jesse Cooley (guitar/lead vocals), Shane Cooley (drums/vocals), and Nick Kessler (bass/vocals), with Tony Spradlin (lead guitar/vocals) subsequently completing the line-up in 2022. 

The debut EP Nihilism was released independently in 2019, followed by their acclaimed debut album Nostophobia. Released in 2021 via Metal Assault Records, Nostophobia garnered notable recognition achieving #10 album of the year for Noob Heavy and #7 spot for album of the year at GBHBL in 2021, as well as seeing the band become a Top Selling Bandcamp artist in the same year.


SEA SLEEPER Is: 

Jesse Cooley (Guitar/Lead Vocals)
Shane Cooley (Drums/Vocals)
Nick Kessler (Bass/Vocals)
Tony Spradlin (Lead Guitar/Vocals)


Connect With SEA SLEEPER:

Official Website: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasleeper/
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sea-sleeper/1384085890
Discord: https://discord.com/channels/947585206213296169/947594689123598396/1481135243078406271

Miscreance Announce Second Album Reminiscence

Fashioned in high-top sneakers and sleeveless band tees, Northern Italy’s Miscreance proudly reflect the old-school spirit. Upon debuting with Season of Mist in 2022, the band were likened by the press to Death, Sadus, Voivod and other undying greats from the alternate timeline that is the history of extreme metal. But their upcoming second LP isn’t just another blast from the past.

Today, Miscreance are announcing their new album, Reminiscence, with a chilling music video for its lead single “Scalp Ceremony”. The band continue to pound and shred at a blood-thirsty pace, but as they cut through its  unfamiliar passages, the song ventures into dark and strange new territory for the genre.

“Through a collective hallucination, a voyage through time led us to discover a moment in human history that was lost”, Miscreance says about the far-out path they took to Reminiscence. “This album is a testimony of what we have seen, heard, perceived and imagined, told through our own perspective on old-school, thrashy, technical death metal”.  

Watch the video for “Scalp Ceremony” Below:

Reminiscence comes out August 28, 2026 on Season of Mist

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Even extreme and obscene artists like Miscreance are well-versed in the classics. With its creepy, cultish, handcam video, underground tape collectors will feel at home watching “Scalp Ceremony”. “We still play old-school tech-thrash”, assures guitarist Andrea Granauro. But while faithful to both Atheist and Dark Angel,  Reminiscence isn’t an attempt to recall metal’s glory days. With each sharp and fast turn that the band take during their new single, the genre’s signposts warp until they’re  unrecognizable.    

“No one ever even sees it comes”, growls drummer Andrea Feltrin with murderous delight. For their final sacrifice on “Scalp Ceremony”, Miscreance bang the long-haired heads of their captive audience with a flurry of bongos.

While recorded in Italy, Miscreance discovered the concept for Reminiscence by sifting through the sands of time. Along with splintering riffs and trippy tempo shifts, the band uncovered a hidden world where jungle-dwelling hunters and digeridoo coexist with strange tongues, telepathic surgeries and a burning celestial corpse. As imagined by Iranian artist Mona Shiraz, the album’s cover art is a modern interpretation of the kind of painting that was all the rage during the Stone Age.

“We are all very happy with how our first album turned out but we wanted to go bigger by tying Reminiscence to a specific concept”, guitarist Tommaso Cappelletti says.

Bassist Jean-Claude Rossignol explains further. “What we’ve created is a ‘lost album’, sent from an unknown civilization that’s both futuristic and extremely primitive. Through psychic powers and capabilities that transcend earthly comprehension, these primordial extraterrestrials have achieved total neural unity. Yet innate wickedness still lures inside of them, harboring the need for preys, scalps and lust”.

The video for “Scalp Ceremony” was created by Tulpa Studio in Ferrara, Italy.

While recorded in Italy, Miscreance discovered the concept for Reminiscence by sifting through the sands of time. Along with splintering riffs and trippy tempo shifts, the band uncovered a hidden world where jungle-dwelling hunters and digeridoo coexist with strange tongues, telepathic surgeries and a burning celestial corpse. As imagined by Iranian artist Mona Shiraz, the album’s cover art is a modern interpretation of the kind of painting that was all the rage during the Stone Age. “What we’ve created is a ‘lost album’”, Rossignol says. “It comes from an unknown civilization that’s both futuristic and extremely primitive. Through psychic powers and capabilities that transcend earthly comprehension, these primordial extraterrestrials have achieved total neural unity. Yet innate wickedness still lures inside of them, harboring the need for preys, scalps and lust”. Climbing “The Moaning Hill” is not for the faint of heart, but the intricate twists along its perverse path lead to truly sacred pleasures.

       

“You’ve never known the face of death / But now it becomes yours”, Feltrin growls amidst the many peaks hidden within “Oracle’s Rift”. As the band tear through a torturous passage with ruthless precision, the last thing you see – or hear – is death metal’s future mutating right before our eyes.

With Reminiscence, Miscreance unlock a mind-altering experience of old-school technical death metal.

Lineup
Andrea Feltrin - Drums and Vocals
Jean-Claude Rossignol - Bass
Tommaso Cappelletti - Guitars
Andrea Granauro - Guitars

Guest musicians
Leo Di Angilla - Percussion, Digeridoo, Flute, Berimbau

Recording and Production Credits
Recording Studio - Bridge Produzioni Audio in Susegana, Italy
Mixing and Mastering Studio - Majestic Studio in Silea, Italy
Producer - Marino De Angeli
Mixing, Mastering and Sound Engineer - Marino De Angeli

Cover art
Mona Shiraz

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Bandcamp: https://miscreance.bandcamp.com/music
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC09Rq5Qo2p914wCf7PVFjqQ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miscreance/
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Jah Wobble & Tian Qiyi unleash psychedelic Beatles reimagining with 'Tomorrow Never Knows', first glimpse of 'Mystic Liverpool' album

East London bassist and producer Jah Wobble and Liverpool-based ethno-psychedelic duo Tian Qiyi present their new single 'Tomorrow Never Knows', the first offering from the forthcoming album 'Mystic Liverpool: The Beatles' Psychedelic Psongbook', out August 14th via Cherry Red Records and Wobble's label 30 Hertz. A deeply personal reimagining of The Beatles’ psychedelic period, these songs are framed within a soundscape of Chinese, Mongolian and dub traditions.

'Tomorrow Never Knows' - the closing track on The Beatles' 1966 album 'Revolver' - may have been penned by John Lennon and Paul McCartney (with title lifted from a phrase coined by Ringo Starr), but Jah Wobble (aka John Wardle) and his sons John T Wardle and Charlie Wardle (aka Tian Qiyi) have made this song uniquely their own.

Jah Wobble is a founding member of Public Image Ltd (PiL) and formed Invaders of the Heart in 1982. In his 50-year career, he has achieved chart success, a Mercury Music Prize nomination and a rich discography. He has collaborated with Can's Holger Czukay, Jaki Liebezeit, U2's The Edge and producer François Kevorkian, in addition to Sinéad O’Connor, Massive Attack, Ginger Baker, Björk, Brian Eno, Pharoah Sanders and, most recently, Horace Andy on his 'Timeless Roots' album, Ken Boothe on his 'Old Fashioned Ways' album, and Jon Klein on the 'Automated Paradise' album.

Tian Qiyi takes their name from John T Wardle and Charlie Wardle's Chinese middle names, Tian Qi and Tian Yi. Meshing British, Chinese, Mongolian and dub traditions, their music bridges cultures to forge a sound that also weaves in post-punk and experimental production, their sound imbued with magnetic tension between ancient tradition and dub futurism, East and West, land and spirit.

The album draws largely on Jah Wobble’s signature dub bass, John T’s drums, Chinese percussion and yangqin, and Charlie’s erhu and vocals. Their clever rendition of “Strawberry Fields Forever” also sees Charlie playing morin khuur with the boys' mother Zi Lan Liao — a Royal Academy of Music–trained harpist and the most recognized gu-zheng performer worldwide — joining on gu-zheng.

Jointly produced by Jah Wobble, John T and Charlie, this album was recorded and mixed by John T at Pagoda Studios in Liverpool, where Tian Qiyi is now based.

But the Liverpool connection runs even deeper through their family. Zi Lan’s father, Mr K.H. Li (Liao Gui Xiong), arrived from Guangzhou in 1981 as Chinese Cultural Officer at the Pagoda and went on to establish the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra — the ensemble Zi Lan (now also director of Pagoda Arts Centre) runs and that both her sons grew up playing in from the age of three. The record is dedicated to him; a lifelong Beatles fan, he owned everything they ever released on vinyl.

“The track that flipped it for me as a kid was ‘Strawberry Fields Forever,’” says Jah Wobble. “I didn’t have the language for what was going on in that song — I just knew it was more than music. The words you’d reach for are the ones people use about psychedelia: ego dissolution, a sense of unity, cosmic connection. I consider dub music to fit into the psychedelia genre, and John T grew up listening to dub, so Mystic Liverpool was always going to have that sensibility.”

The album moves through The Beatles’ psychedelic-era songbook with Chinese instrumentation and dub-inflected mixing, treating the material as the genuinely mystical music it always was rather than as nostalgic covers. As listeners will be pleased to discover, "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Magical Mystery Tour" are particular touchstones.

'Tomorrow Never Knows' will be available from digital music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. On August 14th, the 'Mystic Liverpool' album - now available for pre-order - will be released digitally and as a CD Digipack.

Tian Qiyi (with guest Jah Wobble) performs in Todmorden on June 18th at The Golden Lion in Fielden Square. Jah Wobble is touring the UK throughout 2026 with The Invaders Of The Heart, with tickets available at https://jahwobble.com/#live

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Legendary Hard Rockers TESLA Unveil New Single "Never Alone" + Official Music Video

Today, the acclaimed American hard rock band TESLA is proud to unveil their new single, "Never Alone," taken from their upcoming album, 'Homage,' set for release on July 17, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied career, the album finds the band returning to their roots with a collection of covers honoring some of rock’s most timeless hits.

 

On the creation of the new original track, Brian Wheat shares:

"'Never Alone' is a new song that we wrote in the 11th hour of recording the album 'Homage.' It started out as a simple guitar riff. I was at my friends Rachael Ray and John Cusimano's house filming an episode for her TV show, I had some time to kill so I went into their studio in the house, picked up John’s acoustic guitar and started strumming these chords to kill some time. When I listened back to it, it sounded like a TESLA song. I thought maybe it was gonna be a song for one of my other projects, but it sounded like TESLA. So I sent it to Jeff and he said it’s definitely TESLA. Out of that he came up with the title 'Never Alone,' we worked on it together writing the lyrics, the music, switching the chorus around a little bit and as a result, I think it turned out pretty good. I hope you enjoy it. This is our new song 'Never Alone' because we’re never alone."

Watch the Official Music Video for “Never Alone” Below:

It is remarkable to reflect on the more than 40 years since TESLA began as a cover band performing in California nightclubs before going on to write and record original material and sell millions of albums.

 

Much like their musical heroes — The Beatles and The Rolling Stones—artists who honed their craft by performing songs from those who came before them, TESLA followed a similar path in their early years and continues to embrace the tradition of paying tribute through cover songs today.

 

‘Homage,’ the band’s upcoming album, not only honors legendary artists but also provides an opportunity to showcase lead singer Jeff Keith's vocal diversity. The album stands as a thank-you expressed through music, an offering to the iconic voices and songs that shaped the band’s influences and, ultimately, their own songwriting. 

 

'Homage' is not about imitation, but acknowledgment, tracing the line from influence to identity, from listening to becoming. The project also arrives more than 20 years after the ‘Real to Reel’ series, a release that helped inspire the creation of a new original TESLA song, “Never Alone.”

 

The selected songs on 'Homage' were chosen for a variety of reasons, primarily representing some of the greatest vocalists of all time, including Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Etta James, and James Brown. Additional selections reflect songs the band grew up hearing on the radio and on their turntables.

 

On the upcoming album, TESLA shares:

"Our new album 'Homage' is a thank-you note written in sound. An offering to the great singers and songs that shaped the music we grew up listening to, and the songs we would eventually write. We hope you all enjoy this as much as we did making it. Thank you for all the years - Keep it Real and Keep On Rockin'!"

Pre-Order ‘Homage’ HERE

TESLA is excited to be hitting the road this summer on The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour with Motley Crue and Extreme. The tour begins on July 17th in Burgettstown, PA, and winds its way through the United States before concluding in Ridgefield, WA on September 26th. For a full list of dates, please see below.

TESLA Live:

 

The Return of the Carnival of Sins Tour

w/ Motley Crue and Extreme

 

Jul 17 - Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake

Jul 18 - Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater

Jul 20 - Clarkson, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre

Jul 22 - Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre

Jul 24 - Gilford, NH @ BankNH Pavilion

Jul 25 - Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater

Jul 27 - Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Jul 29 - Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Jul 31 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center

Aug 1 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center

Aug 3 - Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live

Aug 12 - Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Aug 14 - West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Aug 15 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Aug 17 - Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion

Aug 19 - St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

Aug 21 - Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater

Aug 22 - Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Aug 24 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center

Aug 25 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center

Aug 27 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Acrisure Amphitheater

Aug 28 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center

Sep 8 - Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater

Sep 10 - Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion

Sep 11 - Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sep 13 - Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater

Sep 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Sep 18 - Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sep 19 - Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Amphitheater

Sep 21 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sep 23 - Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre

Sep 24 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater

Sep 26 - Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater

TESLA are:

Jeff Keith – Vocals

Frank Hannon – Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Backing Vocals

Dave Rude – Guitar, Backing Vocals, Bass

Brian Wheat – Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Backing Vocals

Steve Brown – Drums and Percussion

STEVE HACKETT & STEVE ROTHERY announce long-awaited collaborative album ‘The Roaring Waves’

Two titans of progressive music, Steve Hackett (Genesis) and Steve Rothery (Marillion), come together for the first time on ‘The Roaring Waves’ - Seven instrumental tracks that range from the dexterously ridiculous to the brilliantly sublime, though with one common theme: the profundity of the sea.  As Rothery explains: “In winter you could hear the roaring of the of the waves during the stormy weather, Whitby was a very evocative place to live, a very poetic and powerful place to grow up.”

The record has been much talked about over the years, and it will now finally see the light of day on August 28th, 2026 via InsideOutMusic.

‘The Roaring Waves’ has been in the making for the best part of eight years, though the initial idea of the pair making an album together was first mooted around three years before that, but their respective day jobs and touring itineraries kept them from working together for months at a time. Though recording sessions at the Racket Club, and their respective home studios yielded a rich seam of creativity. “It was a bit old school our approach, like the idea of mates getting together in the garage and playing and hanging out” says Hackett of their approach to creativity.

‘The Roaring Waves’ will be available to pre-order on June 26th, and that date will also mark the first time fans will be able to hear and see what the album is all about, with a first single release.

Look out for more information very soon!

IAN MUNSICK AND SCHAEFER OUTFITTER PARTNER FOR CAPSULE COLLABORATION COLLECTION, LAUNCHING AUGUST 18, 2026

Wyoming native Ian Munsick has spent over a decade building his unique brand of country music around his Western lifestyle; from his sky-high voice and his love of the fiddle, to his bolo tie and brightly colored Western shirts. Now, after years of thrifting the vintage shirts he adorns on stage each night, Munsick is partnering with Schaefer Outfitter for the brand’s first-ever capsule collaboration collection, launching August 18, 2026.
 
Munsick describes the process of curating his own line as one that has been years in the making, saying, “Caroline and I have always wanted to make our own shirt line, but there was always one big obstacle in our way. They just don't make ‘em like they used to. After years of meeting with different brands and companies about potential collaborations, we just couldn't get the quality of material that met our very high expectations. Until we met with Schaefer Outfitter.”
 
Founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Schaefer Outfitter has spent four decades providing western wear to working cowboys and ranchers. Their collection with Munsick will include custom pearl snap shirts, outerwear, hats and graphic tees designed collaboratively between Munsick and the Schaefer team. Fans can enter to win a signed piece of the collection HERE.
 
“Located in the heart of Texas but originating in Wyoming, Schaefer puts quality and functionality over everything,” Munsick adds. “With roots dating back to the 1980’s, their product continues to stand the test of time. Caroline and I knew that with their mission and material, and our branding flair and vision, the ideal western shirt line would be born. And finally, that line will be all yours.”
 
“Given our shared Wyoming roots, Ian's authentic style, and his commitment to quality and excellence for his fans and customers, it had to be Ian Munsick as our first full capsule collaboration ever,” remarks Jason Smith, President & CEO of Schaefer Outfitter. “Ian is electric, and his personality and creativity are interwoven throughout this entire collection from Schaefer Outfitter.”
 
The collaboration was born from hands-on involvement with both Ian and Caroline Munsick providing design inspiration, artwork direction, fabric details, naming inspiration and more. With the line expected to drop around the arrival of Munsick’s fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, songs off the project including “Geronimo” draw inspiration in multiple pieces.
 
“This partnership was struck to be more than a one-off merch drop - it’s a true collaboration with a lot of runway ahead of it, and what makes it exciting goes way beyond apparel,” shares Noah Solomon, VP of Marketing at Schaefer Outfitter. “There was already so much overlap in our circles that working together felt like such a natural fit. Ian has a huge season ahead, and there’s real momentum around everything he’s doing right now. We’re looking forward to showing up alongside that energy in an organic way that brings both our audiences together.”

Photo Credit: Ben Christensen

The news comes on the heels of Munsick announcing his first full-length project released via WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records – which he co-produced with Jeremy Spillman and Mike Robinson – The Mountain Goat, due on August 21, 2026. Pre-save HERE.
 
Along with co-producing the album, Munsick also played an extensive role in the instrumentation heard on the record. In total, Munsick is credited with playing nine different instruments: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki and kazoo, as well as lending background vocals and programming.
 
As his single “Love Is Blind” continues to climb the charts at Country radio, Munsick released his latest song, “World War III,” off the 15-track album last Friday, June 12. Additionally, five D2C fan packs are available to pre-order on his online store, including an exclusive autographed zoetrope vinyl. Pre-order HERE.

Traditional Heavy Metallers THE UNKNOWN Launch Title-Track from Upcoming Album

Traditional thrashers THE UNKNOWN proudly share the title-track from their upcoming sophomore album, 'Graveyard of Empires,' set for release on September 4th via Mission 84 Productions. The new single arrives alongside an official lyric video premiering on Metal Insider, available below.

"Graveyard of Empires," the title track and second single from the forthcoming album, is a heavy, groove-laden beast with a haunting Middle Eastern undercurrent that sets it apart from anything in the band's catalog. Lyrically, it's a visceral reckoning with a painful pattern of history: nations swallowed whole by occupation, greed, and endless war before they ever had the chance to become what they were meant to be. The song doesn't mourn conquerors. It mourns potential.

On the new track, guitarist Aamir Syed shares:

"'Graveyard of Empires' is the heart of the record, and I think it earns that title. The song is heavy and relentless, but there is an undercurrent of grief. Musically I was drawing from Ritchie Blackmore and Middle Eastern folk and classical music. That combination gave the riff its character. We looked at history and saw the same pattern over and over: nations, people, potential, all swallowed before they became what they could have been."

Check Out the Lyric Video Premiere for "Graveyard of Empires" Below:

THE UNKNOWN are a U.S.-based heavy metal band forging a powerful blend of traditional metal and thrash. Drawing influence from bands such as Jag Panzer, Manilla Road, Anthrax, and Iron Maiden, their sound combines crushing riffs and driving rhythms with soaring melodies and commanding, emotive vocals.

Their debut album, ‘Vanishing Point,’ released through ZYX/GoldenCore Records, earned strong reviews from metal publications and fans around the world, establishing the band as a rising force in the underground heavy metal scene.

Now, THE UNKNOWN return with their forthcoming album, ‘Graveyard of Empires,’ pushing their sound even further with bigger arrangements, deeper atmosphere, and an even sharper edge. Rooted in the spirit of classic heavy metal while bringing their own modern intensity, the band continues their mission to keep true metal alive while carving out their own path within the genre.

The album's title is a conceptual statement. 'Graveyard of Empires' explores the fall not of nations, but of ideas, the collapse of peace, the erosion of the human spirit, the slow unraveling of everything we build and everything we believe in. From the battlefields of World War II to the death of civilizations that never got the chance to flourish, to the quiet question of what remains of humanity when humanity itself is no longer the only answer...

Featuring cover artwork by Charles Borkowski, 'Graveyard of Empires' arrives September 4, 2026.

About the album, Aamir Syed comments:

"As an album, it isn't about geopolitics, but there is a running theme throughout the stories that we're telling. The empires that fall in this record are ideas, concepts and the slow collapse of peace. The belief that we're building toward something and then it falls part due to greed and corruption. That's what we're mourning."

THE UNKNOWN Live:

September 11th - Hamden, CT @ The Cellar

September 13th - Brooklyn, NY @The Meadows

+ More Dates to Be Announced!

THE UNKNOWN are:

Aamir Syed - Guitars

Matt Fisher - Vocals

Andic Salcedo - Bass

Michael Dale - Guitars

TSAR STANGRA Announces New Album Химните на разрушените светове (Hymns of the Broken Worlds)

Québec City-based Bulgarian folk and black metal band TSAR STANGRA will release their new full-length album, Химните на разрушените светове (Hymns of the Broken Worlds), on July 1, 2026 via GLOBMETAL PROMOTIONS.

Created over the course of nearly a decade, Химните на разрушените световеis the band’s most ambitious work to date. The album explores Bulgarian history, folklore, pagan ritual, exile, language, and cultural memory through a collision of black metal aggression, Balkan melody, ceremonial atmosphere, tambura, orchestration, and lyrics written in Bulgarian.

Founded by vocalist Stanislav Stefanovski, TSAR STANGRA was built around the mission of preserving Bulgarian heritage through extreme metal. On Химните на разрушените светове, that mission expands into a larger meditation on identity, displacement, and the meeting of worlds. Written largely in Québec by musicians from different cultural and musical backgrounds, the record carries a natural tension between Bulgarian folk tradition and Western black metal, between pagan symbolism and literary sources shaped by Christian Bulgarian poets, between ancestral memory and life far from the homeland.

The album opens with "Тракийци - Черни химни за изгубените" ("Thracians - Black Hymns for the Lost Ones"), an epic invocation of Thracian memory and Bulgarian ancestry. "Хан Аспарух" ("Khan Asparuh") follows with a martial black metal tribute to the founder of the First Bulgarian Empire, while "Черна песен" ("Black Song") turns inward through the poetry of Dimcho Debelyanov. The record later moves through the exile and longing of "Тъга за Юг" ("Longing for the South"), the Kukeri ritual force of "Земни стражи" ("Guardians of the Earth"), and the uncompromising pagan invocation of "Завръщането на родния бог" ("The Return of the Native God"), before closing with "Българският език" ("Bulgarian Language"), a tribute to the survival of Bulgarian language and identity.

The artwork, created by Paolo Girardi, reflects the album’s central theme of cultural collision. Kukeri, ancient masked figures from Bulgarian pagan tradition, stand before the burning Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, one of Québec’s most recognizable Christian landmarks. The image captures the album’s vision of old ritual, new geography, ancestral memory, and transformation.

Химните на разрушените светове follows TSAR STANGRA’s debut full-length Небесният ковач (Celestial Forger), the 2023 single "Черна песен" ("Black Song"), and the 2024 live album Битката за Фиорда - На живо в Сагене (The Battle of the Fjord - Live in Saguenay). For fans of ROTTING CHRIST, NEGURA BUNGET, DRUDKH, MELECHESH, BATHORY, and IMMORTAL, the new album offers a deeply cultural and ritualistic take on pagan black metal.

Ryan Perdz Drops New Track "Time to Pretend" via Big Machine Rock

Buffalo, New York singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Perdz has released his fan-favorite, fresh reimagination of "Time to Pretend". Prior to today, Perdz released tracks "Sour" and most recently, the emotionally compelling "Heavy Eyes" along with the announcement of his debut album 'Can't Cry', set for release on August 14 via Big Machine Rock. Speaking about "Time to Pretend", Perdz commented:

“'Time to Pretend' is the first cover I’ve ever released. I wanted to record something that I could change the genre and really make my own. The lyrics are so raw and I felt like heavy distortion and new guitar riffs would transform the song into something new. The angsty lyrics paired up with heavy guitars turn the song into a new rock fueled anthem.” 

Fans have their chance to see Perdz on his Summer 2026 tour going on now and wrapping on Friday, June 19 in Chicago, Illinois(tickets available at the link here). Stream "Time to Pretend" below and pre-save 'Can't Cry' here.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

6/12 Syracuse, NY - Gorham Brothers Music

6/13 Buffalo, NY - Revolver Records

6/14 Detroit, MI - Rock & Brews

6/17 Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon

6/18 St Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill

6/19 Chicago, IL - Taste of Randolph

ABOUT RYAN PERDZ

Ryan Perdz is a 25-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, NY. Raised on his grandparents’ family farm, he began teaching himself guitar at age ten and expanded into bass, violin, and mandolin, developing a hands-on approach to songwriting and arrangement.

Influenced by artists such as Nirvana, Chris Cornell, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Led Zeppelin, Perdz channels the emotional weight of 90s rock through a modern lens, balancing grit with melody. His music often explores isolation, self-doubt, and perseverance, delivered with a clarity that feels lived-in rather than ornamental.

After independently releasing multiple singles and his First Sight EP an racking up tens of millions of views across social media, Perdz cultivated a loyal audience through consistent self-directed output. In 2025, he signed with Big Machine Rock and began recording his debut full-length album. His growing catalogue of original music has generated millions of streams, and his audience continues to expand across digital platforms.

As he prepares to unveil his debut album, Ryan Perdz stands positioned at the forefront of a new generation of rock artists shaped by both digital culture and classic influences.

IAN MUNSICK EMBRACES ROLE AS FAMILY PROTECTOR ON “WORLD WAR III,” OUT NOW

As Ian Munsick prepares to release his fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, on August 21, the Wyoming native is sharing his latest taste of the project with new release, “World War III,” available now. Listen Below.
 
A naturally gifted entertainer with an entrepreneurial mindset, Munsick has taken on many roles throughout his career – independent musician, songwriter, businessman – but his greatest source of pride comes from his family. With the release of “World War III,” written by Munsick, Mike Robinson and Jeremy Spillman, Munsick muses over the lengths we’ll go to in order to protect those we love. 
 
“If there's anything worth fighting for, it's family,” shares Munsick. “I'm a peaceful man and would do just about anything to keep it that way. This song is a little different from what I've produced in the past but that's what excites me as a creator. I wrote this song as an anthem to anyone who would do anything to keep peace but would also die for the ones they love. In my mind, that's exactly what makes country music and the people who love it so special. I ain't looking for trouble but if it finds me, you can bet your ass that it's gonna be World War III.”
 
Munsick’s family expanded in 2025, as he and wife Caroline welcomed daughter Roan Autumn Munsick in September. Shortly before Roan’s birth, the Munsicks bought a small ranch near the Wyoming/Montana border. The combination of emotions that came from becoming a girl dad and returning to the place that serves as his greatest source of creativity provided ample inspiration for the creation of The Mountain Goat. 
 
“It’s just about 180 acres of prairie grass by the Big Horn Mountains – a peaceful spot where we can escape the craziness of Nashville,” Munsick explains. “My music is very inspired by the outdoors and the people that work the land, so it’s a great spot to reconnect and remember what my family and I have is real. What the Earth has for us is real. Tapping into those emotions is key.”
 
Munsick’s first full-length project released via WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records – which he co-produced with Spillman and Robinson – The Mountain Goat arrives on August 21, 2026. Additionally, five D2C fan packs are available to pre-order on his online store, including an exclusive autographed zoetrope vinyl. Pre-order HERE.
 
Along with co-producing the album, Munsick also played an extensive role in the instrumentation heard on the record. In total, Munsick is credited with playing nine different instruments: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, piano, bouzouki and kazoo, as well as lending background vocals and programming.
 
Munsick promises to deliver fans a memorable tour of the west with a series of shows during album release week. As part of “The Road to The Mountain Goat,” Munsick recently announced his official album release show will be held at Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater in Park City, Utah on August 22 as part of the Deer Valley Concert Series. The Road to The Mountain Goat also includes stops in Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and South Dakota.

The Road to The Mountain Goat Shows:
Aug 21 || Minden, NV || TJ's Corral Outdoor
Aug 22 || Park City, UT || Deer Valley Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater *Album Release Show
Aug 25 || Morrison, CO || Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Aug 28 || Pueblo, CO || Colorado State Fair
Sept 11 || San Angelo, TX || Black Buck Amphitheater 
Sept 12 || Albuquerque, NM | New Mexico State Fair
Sept 18 || Deadwood, SD || Deadwood Jam
 
About Ian Munsick:
As one of modern country’s few Rocky Mountain artists – and the only one to merge its timeless traditions with an electrifying roots-pop edge – Wyoming native Ian Munsick lives in the wild places few singer-songwriters go. Yet with his fourth album, The Mountain Goat, he climbs farther out on his creative ledge than ever. Marking his first independent album on WEST TO THE REST RECORDS / Triple Tigers Records, Munsick remains as sure footed as his project’s fearless namesake, thriving in the isolation of a Western-flavored modern country frontier. Racking up over one billion career streams with previous albums Coyote Cry, White Buffalo, and Eagle Feather, Munsick has produced one RIAA-Platinum duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson) – No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown – plus two Gold-certified hits: “Long Haul” and “Horses Are Faster.” Spotify, CMT, and the Grand Ole Opry were among those to recognize Munsick’s vision, and concertgoers across the globe have found a Western authenticity that can’t be faked. Munsick made history in 2025, becoming the first Wyoming-born artist to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days – the iconic rodeo known as the “Daddy of ‘Em All” – and with The Mountain Goat, his quest to bring Western mystique to modern fans continues. Fusing genuine tradition with cutting-edge sonics, 15 tracks feature an “earthy” new organic undercurrent, with the multi-instrumental master more connected to his acoustic roots – and more protective of his territory.

MARILYN MANSON ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM 'ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD - CHAPTER 2' OUT AUGUST 14TH VIA NUCLEAR BLAST

MARILYN MANSON returns with the next entry in his ongoing creative resurgence, announcing the forthcoming new album One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2, co-produced and co-written with Tyler Bates, set for release on August 14 via Nuclear Blast Records.

To mark the announcement, MANSON has unveiled the album’s first single, ‘Exit Wound,’ available now on all streaming platforms.

Dark, cinematic, and unrelentingly visceral, ‘Exit Wound’ continues the evolution of the sound found on Chapter 1 while pushing deeper into unsettling atmosphere, crushing industrial textures, and haunting melodic tension. The track serves as the first glimpse into a record that further expands the conceptual and sonic world established by its predecessor.

One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 will arrive days before the start of his late summer co-headline tour with ROB ZOMBIE. Visit MarilynManson.com for a complete list of MANSON’s 2026 worldwide tour dates.

Stream ‘Exit Wound’: https://mm.bfan.link/exit-wound

Pre-Order One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2: https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2

‘EXIT WOUND’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:

(Video By RIZZ & Gretchen Lanham)

One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including a limited box set and accompanying apparel at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2

MARILYN MANSON & ROB ZOMBIE Co-Headline Tour Dates w / THE HU & ORGY

Aug 20 - West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 21 - Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 23 - Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 24 - Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater ^+
Aug 26 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center ^+
Aug 27 - Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center ^+
Aug 29 - Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake ^+
Aug 30 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater ^+
Sep 1 - Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 2 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center ^+
Sep 4 - Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre ^+
Sep 5 - Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 6 - Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center ^+
Sep 9 - St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater ^+
Sep 10 - Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater ^+
Sep 12 - Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre *^+
Sep 14 - West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 16 - Airway Heights, WA @ BECU Live at Northern Quest +
Sep 17 - Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 18 - Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater ^+
Sep 20 - Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord ^+

* Not a Live Nation show
^ With The Hu

+ With Orgy

Stream MARILYN MANSON:

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Follow MARILYN MANSON:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | Youtube | Store

THE DAMN TRUTH Signs with Frontiers Music Srl & Announce Deluxe Edition of Acclaimed Self-Titled Album Set for Release on September 11th

Following the success of their critically acclaimed, JUNO Award-nominated self-titled album, THE DAMN TRUTH are thrilled to be joining Frontiers Music Srl as the label prepares the worldwide release of ‘The Damn Truth’ (Deluxe Edition) with a bonus track on September 11, 2026. To celebrate the announcement, the band also shares a remastered version of "The Willow" (2026), alongside an official music video, available below.

Originally featured on the band's critically acclaimed self-titled album, produced by legendary Grammy Award-winning producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, The Offspring), the track launches an exciting new chapter as THE DAMN TRUTH prepare to bring the album to a worldwide audience through its first global physical release.

Atmospheric, powerful, and deeply emotive, "The Willow" has become a fan favorite since the album's release. Showcasing the band's ability to balance raw rock energy with vulnerability and soul, the song captures the spirit of a band that has spent more than a decade forging its own path through relentless touring, unwavering determination and a fierce commitment to authentic rock and roll.

Like the solitary tree depicted on its striking artwork, "The Willow" is a song about endurance. Rooted deeply yet constantly moving with the wind, it reflects the journey of a band that has never stopped believing in its vision while building a growing international audience one stage at a time.

Watch the Music Video for "The Willow" (2026)

Originally released in 2025, ‘The Damn Truth’ marked a defining moment in the band's career. Produced by Bob Rock, the self-titled album showcased a band operating at the height of its creative powers, blending timeless rock and roll, blues-infused swagger, powerful songwriting and the unmistakable voice of frontwoman Lee-la Baum.

Speaking about the album and this next chapter, the band shares:

"When we began writing what would become our self-titled album, 'The Damn Truth,' we knew there was only one way forward: to dig deeper than we’d ever gone before. Not because anyone expected it from us, but because there was a fire burning in this band, a hunger to create something honest, something powerful, something that would move us as much as the records that shaped our lives.

Bringing Bob Rock into the fold took that vision to another level. There was something truly magical in the air during those sessions, an energy that’s hard to explain and impossible to manufacture. We weren’t just making a record we were chasing a feeling, capturing moments that felt bigger than ourselves and committing them to tape."

They continue, "What happened next was beyond anything we could have imagined. Watching these songs find their way into your lives has been the greatest reward we’ve ever known as artists. Time and again, we’ve heard your stories, your interpretations, and the deeply personal connections you’ve forged with this music. That’s the real magic of rock & roll. Once the songs leave our hands, they belong to all of us.

It’s been an incredible journey so far, and yet we’ve only just begun! We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Frontiers Music and the worldwide release of 'The Damn Truth' Deluxe Edition. Featuring a bonus track, and new surprises, this marks our first global release with Frontiers and a chance to bring these songs to an even wider audience around the world.

To celebrate, we’ll be hitting the road for an extensive UK and European tour, including select dates this fall alongside the legendary band Europe. We can’t wait to share these nights with you - SEE YOU OUT THERE!"

Pre-Order 'The Damn Truth' Deluxe Edition HERE

As THE DAMN TRUTH prepares to launch their next chapter with Frontiers Music Srl, the band are also gearing up for their busiest period of touring yet.

With more than 40 headline, festival and special guest appearances scheduled between June and October, the run includes appearances at Azkena Rock Festival, Stonedead Festivaland FESTIMUSIK, as well as selected dates alongside rock legends Europe on their “The Final Countdown” 40th Anniversary Tour. For a full list of dates, please see below.

THE DAMN TRUTH Live:

June 2026

June 12 - Penmarc'h @ God Save The Kouign

June 13 - Pessac @ Pessac

June 16 - Marseille @ Marseille

June 19 - Vitoria-Gasteiz @ Azkena Rock Festival

June 21 - Barberaz @ Barberaz

June 22 - Kloten @ Kloten

June 23 - Rimsting @ Rimsting

June 25 - Frankfurt am Main @ Elfer Music Club

June 26 - Megen @ Lulboompop

June 27 - Helmond @ Helmond

June 30 - Verviers @ Verviers

July 2026

July 1 - Hagen am Teutoburger Wald @ Hagen

July 2 - Düsseldorf @ Pitcher

July 3 - Oss @ Oss

July 4 - Nieuwe Pekela @ Nieuwe Pekela

July 5 - Arnhem @ Arnhem

July 8 - Koekelare @ De Blaaspijp

July 9 - Breda @ Mezz

July 10 - Weert @ Evenemententerrein Weert-Noord

July 11 - Bilzen @ Bilzen

July 14 - Pordenone @ Pordenone

July 16 - Castelnuovo Rangone @ Castelnuovo Rangone

July 17 - Erba @ Erba

July 18 - Ponte dell'Olio @ Ferriere

August 2026

August 7 - Mont-Tremblant @ Mont-Tremblant

August 8 - Stanstead @ FESTIMUSIK

August 22 - Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry @ Lost & Sound Festival

August 28 - Chester @ The Live Rooms

August 29 - Newark @ Stonedead Festival

August 30 - Bradford @ Nightrain

September 2026

September 1 - Cardiff @ The Globe

September 2 - Exeter @ Cavern

September 3 - Milton Keynes @ The Craufurd Arms

September 4 - Bournemouth @ Bear Cave

September 6 - Blackpool @ The Waterloo Music Bar

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Featuring Special Guests: THE DAMN TRUTH

September 30 - Glasgow @ SEC Armadillo

October 2 - Wolverhampton @ Civic Hall

October 3 - London @ Eventim Apollo

October 5 - Arnhem @ Musis Sacrum

October 6 - Paris @ L'Olympia

October 8 - Barcelona @ Poble Espanyol

October 9 - Bilbao @ Arena Miribilla

October 10 - Madrid @ La Cubierta

October 12 - Lausanne @ Salle Métropole

October 13 - Zurich @ Volkshaus

October 14 - Milan @ Alcatraz

October 16 - Stuttgart @ Liederhalle

October 17 - Vienna @ Gasometer

October 19 - Berlin @ Admiralspalast

October 20 - Warsaw @ COS Torwar

October 22 - Frederiksberg @ Falconer Salen

October 23 - Gothenburg @ Venue TBA

October 24 - Stockholm @ Venue TBA

October 26 - Oslo @ Sentrum Scene

apanese Horror Inspired USBM Duo SAIDAN Unleashes New Single, "Immersed by Eternity’s Blade"

Japanese horror-inspired USBM outfit SAIDAN will be releasing its highly anticipated fourth LP, 'FANGDRILLER: Scars Beneath Memory's Wrist,' on June 19 via Avantgarde Music! The band is now unveiling the cinematic new single, "Immersed by Eternity’s Blade" along with a music video, which can be found below.

A prequel to 2023's 'Visual Kill,' 'FANGDRILLER' follows The Student (Junko) as she tries to heal her fractured heart. Haunted by wistful solitude, her isolation makes her the perfect victim for a mysterious cult known as Ethereal Blood.

SAIDAN vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Splatterpvnk comments, “Many of the songs on this album offer glimpses into where I was emotionally over the past year. 'Immersed by Eternity’s Blade' is unique in that there’s no metaphor to masquerade my heart. I yearned for a future where the anguish of the present would fade into a distant memory, leaving only the moments of happiness behind.

"This song was, and continues to be, a source of healing for me. I hope that anyone carrying their own sorrow can find some measure of comfort in this song and in the album as a whole.”

While lyrically dealing with topics of depression, heartbreak, loss, and loneliness, the album is musically inspired by the lo-fi nature of classic Visual Kei and gothic black metal. Saidan strives to deliver an album that sounds nostalgic for an era of music that doesn’t exist. Blistering solos, deranged vocals, anthemic-riffage, and diabolical drumming are slammed together with doses of modern breakcore and wrapped in a black metal bow, garnering a feeling of familiarity while offering something that’s boldly unique.

Pre-orders can be found HERE.

Moreover, SAIDAN will be embarking on a U.S. tour in support of prolific atmospheric black metal band Trhä along with Barbelith. The trek will kick off on July 23 in Indianapolis, IN and will lay waste through the East Coast and parts of the midwest until the final stop on August 8 in Charlotte, NC. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

SAIDAN U.S. Tour Dates (Supporting Trhä w/ Barbelith):

07/23: Indianapolis, IN @ State Street Pub

07/24: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

07/25: Milwaukee, WI @Club Garabaldi

07/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Zhora Darling

07/27: Des Moines, IA @ Locals

07/28: Kansas City, MO @ Mini Bar

07/29: Tulsa, OK @ Whittier Bar

07/30: Denton, TX @ Dan's SilverLeaf

07/31: Austin, TX @ The Lost Well

08/01: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

08/02: Houston, TX @ Black Magic Social Club

08/03: New Orleans, LA @ Siberia

08/04: Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar

08/05: Tampa, FL @ Deviant Libation

08/06: Miami, FL @ Churchill’s Pub

08/07: Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross

08/08: Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone

In the neverending quest of supporting young and boundary-pushing bands from the underground around the world, Avantgarde Music is proud to announce their collaboration with Saidan, a Japanese horror-themed black metal band from Nashville, TN.

Spawning from tragedy in 2020, Saidan rapidly released a string of demos and splits that caused a stir in the underground Black Metal scene. With their anthem-like riffage, violent imagery, deranged vocal delivery, and heavy metal flair, Saidan has risen above their contemporaries and stood out in a bustling USBM scene. In five short years, Saidan has gone on to release three LPs: 'Jigoku: Spiraling Chasms of the Blackest Hell' (2021), 'Onryō II: Her Spirit Eternal' (2022), and 'Visual Kill: The Blossoming of Psychotic Depravity' (2024), all to critical success. The band's latest offering, 'FANGDRILLER: Scars Beneath Memory's Wrist,' will be arriving on June 19, 2026 exclusively through Avantgarde Music.

'Fangdriller' is the fourth studio album born from the minds of multi-instrumentalist Splatterpvnk and drummer Hundosai, a new chapter in the narrative concept that links together all Saidan releases. A prequel to 2023's 'Visual Kill,' 'FANGDRILLER' follows The Student (Junko) as she tries to heal her fractured heart. Haunted by wistful solitude, her isolation makes her the perfect victim for a mysterious cult known as Ethereal Blood. 

While lyrically dealing with topics of depression, heartbreak, loss, and loneliness, the album is musically inspired by the lo-fi nature of classic Visual Kei and gothic black metal. Saidan strives to deliver an album that sounds nostalgic for an era of music that doesn’t exist. Blistering solos, deranged vocals, anthemic-riffage, and diabolical drumming are slammed together with doses of modern breakcore and wrapped in a black metal bow, garnering a feeling of familiarity while offering something that’s boldly unique.

'Fangdriller' was mixed and mastered by Splatterpvnk and once again comes with a cover art by Japanese visual artist Seiyak17.

Lineup:

Splatterpvnk - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards

Hundosai - Drums

Live Members:

Ravenna - Bass

Luthious - Guitar

All songs written and performed by Splatterpvnk & Hundosai

All songs mixed and mastered by Splatterpvnk
Recorded at The Booth / Glowing Moon Studios (Nashville, TN, USA)

Artwork by Seiyak17

For Fans Of: Spectral Wound, X Japan, Cradle Of Filth, Malice Mizer

Formats:
Gatefold Vinyl Color Variants: Red (Standard), Bloodshot (Limited Edition), Onyx (Limited Edition)

CD (Digipak)

Digital

Pre-order links:

https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/(Physical copies)

https://www.sound-cave.com/ (Physical copies)

https://saidan.bandcamp.com (Digital Only)

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Movements Share Visualizer for New Song "Everything Is Fine" — LISTEN + WATCH

Southern California's post-hardcore stalwarts MOVEMENTS will unleash their new album Happier Now on September 4 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, they share the visualizer for new single "Everything Is Fine."

Watch and listen below.

Movements are known for discordant, angular post-hardcore but on the moody and mercurial "Everything Is Fine," the band shows off its ability craft the kind of beautiful melodies that linger for days and that directly request that you sing along. It's a cerebral and contemplative post-punk anthem. When singer Patrick Miranda sings, "Everything is fine," you are left to wonder: Is it, though? That's the beauty of Movements and their new album, Happier Now. It will make you think, all the while nodding your head along to the groove.
 

""Everything Is Fine' is one of those songs that took a while to get right," shares Miranda. "It went through multiple different versions before we landed on this one, and it ended up being one of my favorite choruses on the record. It's a song about anxiety, and I think fans of the earlier Movements subject matter will really enjoy this one."

Movements will embark on a U.S. headline tour in October, with support from Balance and Compsure, Midrift, and NIIS. All dates are below.

MOVEMENTS ON TOUR:
10/7 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
10/8 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom
10/10 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic
10/12 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
10/14 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom
10/15 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse
10/17 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theater
10/18 — Chicago, IL — The Salt Shed
10/20 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak
10/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
10/23 — New York, NY — Terminal 5
10/24 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
10/25 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
10/28 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/30 — Richmond, VA — The National
10/31 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
11/2 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
11/4 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Landing
11/6 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
11/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Tabernacle
11/10 — San Antonio, TX — Tech Port
11/11 — Dallas, TX — Bomb Factory
11/13 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Amphitheater
11/14 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory Festival Grounds

ABOUT MOVEMENTS:

Movements are proud to announce their fourth full-length album for Fearless Records, Happier Now, with GRAMMY-winner Will Yip (Turnstile, Title Fight, Circa Survive) once again serving as producer. The result is an album that's as expansive as it is emotional and takes Movements' signature sound to a heightened level that further establishes the band as scene statesmen.
 
"I think at first we weren’t really sure what the record was going to be," vocalist Patrick Miranda admits. "We all had a general idea: We wanted it to bring in the early elements of our sound and blend it with the newer material like [2023's] RUCKUS! and mesh both of those sounds." Two of the songs that came from that initial session were the album’s first two singles: The instantly infectious anthem "Dissolve Me" and moody meditation "Back In My Ways," which collectively acted as sonic north stars to guide the band through the recording process.
 
In many ways, Happier Now is a full circle moment for Movements, who are once again performing on the Warped Tour this summer and slowly becoming veterans of the community that inspired them growing up. The struggle never sounded so sweet.

Fallweather Announce 'Because You Were There' Album Set For August 19 Release via Papercut Recordings & Drop "Mourn" Track and Official Video

Melbourne, Australia post-hardcore quartet Fallweather have announced their debut album 'Because You Were There', out Wednesday, August 19 via their new label home, Papercut Recordings. The band has also dropped their new single "Mourn" and the official music video. When asked about the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Cullen Forbes shared:

“After the last few years of chronic illnesses and health struggles, "Mourn" is about how I've forgotten how I used to feel before, and I’m tired of feeling like I’m falling apart.”

Fallweather will also soon be hitting the road across Australia with Hail The Sun and Reliqa, starting Thursday, June 25, in Brisbaneand ending on Tuesday, June 30, in Perth. Pre-order 'Because You Were There' at the link here, stream "Mourn" here and watch the official music video below.

Upcoming Tour Dates with Hail The Sun & Reliqa:

Thu June 25 - Brisbane @ Crowbar

Fri June 26 - Sydney @ Crowbar

Sat June 27 - Melbourne @ Howler

Sun June 28 - Adelaide @ Lion Arts Factory

Tue June 30 - Perth @ Rosemount Hotel

Defiled Premiere New Album 'Altered State'

Defiled aren’t relics or custodians for the old-school. While the Japanese legends have shared stages with Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Cannibal Corpse and Incantation since the early ‘90s, they’ve carved their own unmistakable path through death metal’s hallowed crypts. With their new album, founding member Yusuke Sumita and his band of technical masters continue to alter the genre in unthinkable ways. On Altered State, they deliver a dizzying blast of death metal straight from the future.  

Altered State comes out tomorrow, Friday, June 12 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all 14 mind-altering songs today by listening to the full album stream below.

“Like many other bands, our musical roots are heavily influenced by early ‘90s death metal and ‘80s thrash and hardcore, however, our interpretation is different and has branched off from the current scene”, Sumita says. “On Altered State, there are many catchy hooks, but tricky progressive rhythms and song structures can be found as well. The album may not be understandable after a few listens, but it taps into a blind spot that many bands have missed. We invite anyone to join us in exploring the outermost edges of the genre”.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/defiledalteredstate

Hear Defiled perform songs from Altered State during the band’s current Japanese tour, as well as their upcoming shows with Brujeria.

Defiled 2026 Altered State Japanese Tour

June 11 - Fussa @ Chicken Shack

June 12 - Tokyo @ Earthdom

June 13 - Fukushima @ Sora

June 13 - Sendai @ Solfa

June 14 - Aizuwakamatsu @ Karando

June 14 - Niigata @ Rocka

June 15 - Nagano @ Rosebery Cafe

June 16 - Kofu @ Bodega

June 17 - Iida @ Space Tama

June 18 - Nagoya @ Studio 246

June 19 - Osaka @ Hokage

June 20 - Okayama @ Dogvult

June 20 - Hiroshima @ Agit

June 21 - Fukuoka @ Reflex

June 21 - Sasebo @ Distortion

June 22 - Mabi @ Branch

Defiled 2026 Japanese Dates with Brujeria

September 15 - Tokyo @ Cyclone

September 16 - Osaka @ Socore Factory

Altered State isn’t afraid to wind through the darkest and most mysterious corners of our collective consciousness. But listen closely to Defiled and all secrets will be revealed. “Receive the power”, the band command on the album’s title track with a chaos that only they can control.

Lineup
Shinichiro Hamada - Vocals, Guitar
Yusuke Sumita - Guitar
Takachika Nakajima - Bass
Keisuke Hamada - Drums

Production credits
Recorded at Studio Zot in Tokyo, Japan
Producer - Yusuke Sumita
Sound Engineers - Shinichiro Hamada and Keisuke Hamada
Mixing and Mastering Studio - Studio Nest in Chiba, Japan
Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Kenji Kikuchi

Songwriting credits

Music and lyrics by Yusuke Sumita

Cover art
Wes Benscoter

Booking contact
Yusuke Sumita - info@defiled.info

Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/defiledalteredstate

Available formats
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THE HOWLERS Wake Up from the American Dream on New Single “L.A. Morning”

Following the announcement of their forthcoming sophomore album ‘Heavy,’ London indie rockers THE HOWLERS return with their latest single, “L.A. Morning,” out now via FLG. The track offers another glimpse into the band’s most ambitious chapter yet, ahead of the album’s release on October 9th alongside the announcement of their summer shows alongside Deep Purple and Alice Cooper and their autumn album tour. 

A sun-soaked reflection on the myths we grow up believing, “L.A. Morning” explores the idealized image of the American Dream through a distinctly British perspective. Built around themes of ambition, escapism, and disillusionment, the track captures the tension between youthful fantasy and reality, while retaining the sense of wonder that made those dreams so alluring in the first place.

The song arrived unexpectedly during the final stages of recording ‘Heavy.’ Initially never intended for the album, “L.A. Morning” was written and recorded in a matter of hours during the band's final studio session, with THE HOWLERS committing to their first instincts and capturing a spontaneity that would ultimately make it one of the record’s defining moments.

“As kids, we all grew up with the idea of the American Dream, a notion that has been dashed significantly in recent years by world events, but the romanticised idea of Hollywood is something that every child knows and grows up wanting,” says frontman Adam Young. “’L.A. Morning’ is sort of the realization of that. It was never meant to end up on the album, but it came together so naturally that we couldn’t ignore it. Those moments are rare, and they’re what making music is all about.”

Watch the Official Visualizer for "L.A. Morning"

Following a period of transition at the end of 2024, THE HOWLERS entered a new phase, with frontman Adam Young rebuilding the project as a two-piece alongside drummer Toby Richards — a shift that redefined both the band’s sound and creative direction, bringing a renewed sense of focus and identity.

That reset came off the back of a breakthrough year. Their self-funded debut album ‘What You’ve Got To Lose To Win It All’ landed to widespread European acclaim, breaking into the UK Independent Breakers Charts Top 10 while securing multiple positions across independent, vinyl and physical sales charts. Radio support followed from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Radio X and Absolute Radio, alongside international backing and editorial playlisting across Apple Music and Spotify.

That momentum translated directly to the stage. A sold-out 18-date UK headline tour established the band as one of the country’s most exciting live acts, followed by a European run that saw them sell out shows across eight countries — road-testing new material that would ultimately shape what came next.

Where that debut was defined by grief and personal loss, ‘Heavy’ emerges from a very different place. Driven by the tension between desire and consequence, recklessness and reality, it’s an album lit by the pull of the night, the thrill of impulse and the cold clarity that follows.

Written and produced alongside long-time collaborator Chris Ostler (Black Honey), the record deliberately sidesteps traditional studio methods. Instead, it was built remotely — with demos, ideas and reworked compositions exchanged across digital platforms — stripping everything back while pushing each track to its strongest form. Only in the final stages did the band enter rehearsal spaces to capture live drums, grounding its more experimental edges with a raw, physical energy.

Young adds:

“This album is those late night experiences, the after dark conversations, late night phone calls, the seductive nature of impulsiveness that seems so alluring and losing yourself in the addictive nature of recklessness — but it’s also the mirror in the morning, the wake up call, and the harsh reality of knowing those feelings won’t always last. It’s the moment you find yourself again.”

Pre-Order 'Heavy' HERE

For a band that has always worn its honesty as a badge of honour — and built a fiercely loyal following on the back of it — ‘Heavy’ feels like the album THE HOWLERS were always moving towards. With an extensive UK and European headline tour to follow, 2026 is shaping up to be the year they fully arrive.



THE HOWLERS Live:

Summer Tour Dates

6/24 - Monchengladbach @ SparkassenPark (Deep Purple Stadium Tour)

6/27 - Coburg @ HUK Open Air Schlossplatz (Deep Purple Stadium Tour)

6/28 - Ulm @ Wiblington Monastery Courtyard (Deep Purple Stadium Tour)

7/02 - TBC @ TBC (Stadium Tour)

7/03 - TBC @ TBC (Stadium Tour)

7/04 - TBC @ TBC (Stadium Tour)

7/09 - Gelsenkirchen @ Amphitheater (Alice Cooper Stadium Tour)

7/16 - Stratford Upon Avon @ Rother Street Arts House

7/19 - Munich @ Tollwood Festival (Deep Purple Stadium Tour)

7/24 - Croglin @ Gadabout Festival

Instore Tour

10/09 - Nantwich @ Apple Stump

10/09 - Bury @ Wax & Beans

10/10 - Portsmouth @ Pie & Vinyl

10/10 - Kingston @ Banquet Records

10/11 - Chelmsford @ Intense Records (Meadows)

10/11 - Chelmsford @ Intense Records (Viaduct)

10/12 - Bristol @ Rough Trade

10/13 - Oakham @ Rockabuy Records

10/13 - Nottingham @ Rough Trade

10/14 - London @ Rough Trade East

10/15 - Gosport @ A.S.L.O.V

10/15 - Southampton @ Vinilo

10/16 - Oxford @ Truck

10/17 - Liverpool @ Jacaranda Records

10/18 - Glasgow @ Assai

10/18 - Aberdeen @ Assai

10/19 - Edinburgh @ Assai

10/20 - Newcastle @ Beyond

10/20 - Leeds @ Crash

10/21 - Huddersfield @ Vinyl Tap

Album Tour

10/30 - Oslo @ Revolver

10/31 - Trelleborg @ Kulturhuset

11/01 - Copenhagen @ Rust

11/04 - Den Haag @ Paard

11/05 - Amsterdam @ Paradiso

11/06 - Rees @ Haldern Pop

11/07 - Cologne @ Yuca

11/08 - Munich @ Backstage Halle

11/10 - Hamburg @ Betty

11/11 - Berlin @ Urban Spree

11/12 - Poznan @ Klub Pod Minoga

11/13 - Warsaw @ Hybryd

11/14 - Budapest @ Robot

11/15 - Prague @ Cafe V Lese

11/16 - Vienna @ Club Lucia

11/18 - Nova Gorica @ Mostovna

11/20 - Rome @ Wishlist

11/21 - Milan @ Arci Bellezza

11/25 - Paris @ Le Chinois

11/26 - Angouleme @ Tulmulte

11/27 - Bordeaux @ Deus

11/28 - Toulouse @ Labo Des Arts

11/29 - Arthez @ Pingouin Alternatif

3/03 - Edinburgh @ Mash House

3/04 - Newcastle @ The Cluny

3/05 - Manchester @ The Deaf Institute

3/06 - Birmingham @ O2 Institute 3

3/10 - Bristol @ Exchange

3/11 - Southampton @ The Joiners

3/12 - London @ Bush Hall

3/13 - Norwich @ Arts Centre

Metalcore Forces RISING INSANE + ACCVSED Release Video for Collaborative Single "Dark"

Building on the massive momentum of their million-streaming hit "Good Enough," RISING INSANE have joined forces with ACCVSED for their explosive new single "DARK." The track offers a standout testament to the band's relentless creative drive and serves as the latest taste of their upcoming album, DEATHRACE, arriving on August 21 via Long Branch Records.

Reflecting on the song's turbulent journey from the cutting room floor to center stage, RISING INSANE share, "'DARK' was actually on the chopping block for the album for a long time before it unexpectedly transformed into a single. When Sven played the instrumental for the first time, some incredible vocal ideas immediately clicked. But as it often goes, initial ideas don't always pan out the way you hope. As a result, the song ended up gathering dust for a while. Yet, that initial spark from the instrumental version never truly faded, which pushed us to give it a second shot — and that definitive rewrite finally brought 'DARK' to life. Being able to bring ACCVSED on board for a feature was an absolute blessing, and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out."

Watch the video for "DARK" (Feat. ACCVSED)  below.

Pre-order the new album + stream the single here.

Since their debut, Rising Insane have evolved from a fierce independent quintet into a global heavy-hitter, amassing millions of streams across their previous catalog. Their journey to the top has been defined by elite company, having shared stages with genre icons like Papa Roach, Of Mice & Men, and Stray From the Path, transforming them into an unstoppable live force.

This momentum is now reaching a fever pitch with their upcoming album, DEATHRACE. The record includes the standout track "Good Enough" (Feat. CASKETS), alongside the dark and mature "Error" (Feat. Steven Jones of Bleed From Within). Fans can also look forward to explosive new collaborations on the album David Schneider (The Butcher Sisters), as well.

DEATHRACE marks the band's most radical chapter yet, stripping away polished refinement in favor of raw power and primal riffs. It is a limit-breaking statement that finally pushes their sound to the absolute limit — Rising Insane have never stood still, but now they are finally flooring it.

RISING INSANE ARE:
Aaron Steineker — Vocals
Sven Polizuk — Guitar
Ulf Hedenkamp — Bass
Florian Köchy — Guitar
Robert Kühling — Drums

Jack White Announces New Album "Frozen Charlotte"

Jack White has announced the release of his forthcoming seventh studio album, Frozen Charlotte, arriving via Third Man Records on Friday, July 10. Alongside the announcement, White released the new single “Dollar Bill” which is available on all DSPs and streaming services. The album will be available on black vinyl; a limited-edition “Zug Island Blue” as the Third Man Records exclusive vinyl; a limited-edition “Chrome” for the Jack White tour and webstore; and a limited-edition “Ice Blue” for independent record stores. The album will also be available on CD and cassette.

PREORDER / PRESAVE "FROZEN CHARLOTTE"

STREAM "DOLLAR BILL"

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MADBALL | RETURN TO THEIR ROOTS ON NEW SINGLE 'TETHERED'

On July 24th, NYHC icons MADBALL return with their tenth studio album, Not Your Kingdom,via Nuclear Blast. Seamlessly bridging the gap between old-school grit and the modern heavy music landscape, MADBALL remains an unrivaled force. Not Your Kingdom pairs the band's trademark tales of street survival with a deeper, introspective edge, cementing the fact that hardcore still runs deep in their veins.

MADBALL has unleashed their second single, 'Tethered.' The track serves as an unapologetic, deeply personal reflection on everything the band represents. Dissecting pivotal moments from both past and present, frontman Freddy Cricien proclaims: “I’m bound to all the things / That I’ve done and seen / Tethered to everything / All the good the bad / That made me.” Delivering the classic, high-octane groove that serves as the genre's lifeblood, the track is paired with a music video directed by Freddy Cricien and Dave Causa who handled filming—a visual love letter to the streets of New York City where the band first took root.

MADBALL's Freddy Cricien comments, "'Tethered' is the opening song on the record and that’s ironic because it’s one of the last ones written for the album. I love the vibe, very bouncy groovy NYHC that really transported me back to the 90’s - hence the lyrics/theme. To my ears, it has a 'nostalgic' feel but still manages to come across as something new for us! Made sense for it to be the second single to demonstrate the diversity of the album - the whole thing is a story, a ride of sorts and this one as the opener really sets a good pace sonically and lyrically."

Stream ‘Tethered’: 
https://madball.bfan.link/tethered

Pre-order/pre-save Not Your Kingdom: 
https://madball.bfan.link/not-your-kingdom

Watch: 'Tethered' music video Below:

Not Your Kingdom was tracked at The Boneyard Studios in Nashville, TN, with additional interludes recorded by Jeff "Stress" Davis and Chuck Treece at Chop Shop Studios. The album was produced and engineered by the team of Andrew Baylis, Aiden Thompson, and Grady Saxman, with final mixing and mastering handled by Lee Rouse. The striking cover art features photography by the legendary Cornell Capa, courtesy of Magnum Photos and the Cornell Capa Estate.


WORLDWIDE DATES
European Dates
06.18  DE  Potsdam @ Waschhaus Potsdam gGmbH - Arena
06.19  PO  Zdunska Wola @ Alternative Day
06.20  PO  Chojnice @ Intertony Festical
06.21  DE  Rostock @ Peter-Weiss-Haus
06.22  PO  Poznan @ Klub B17
06.23  DE  Schneverdingen @ Alte Schlachterei
06.24  DE  Leer (Ostfriesland) @ Zollhaus Gastro
06.25  NL. Ysselsteyn @ Jera On Air
06.26  FR. Rouen @ Furn Defendu
06.27  FR  Rennes @ Superbowl of Hardcore
07.25  DE  Badbergen @ Pistole HC Food
07.26  DE Hünxe @ Ruhrpott Rodeo
07.26  DE  Insming @MozHelll Open Air
07.27  DE  Karlsruhe @ Alte Hackerei
07.28  DE  Cologne @ Gebäude 9
07.29  DE  Kaseel @ Goldgrube
07.30  DE. Löbnitz@ Full Rewind
07.31  CH  Gränichen @ Open Air
08.01  FR  St. Maurice de Gourdans @ Sylak

North & Central American Dates
08.21-22  CA  Montreal, QC @ Vans Warped Tour Montreal(Parc Jean Drapeau)
09.04  MX  Cuidad de Mexico
09.05  MX  Monterrey
09.06  MX  Guadalajara
09.19  US  Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life (Kentucky Expo Center)

Decades in, MADBALL remains the gold standard of New York Hardcore—proving they are not just survivors, but masters of the craft. Their live performances are a masterclass in controlled chaos, dripping with a ferocity and raw integrity that most bands can only hope to emulate. They’ve stayed sincere, stayed dangerous, and stayed at the top. Ain’t nothing changed.

Photo Credit: Dave Causa

MADBALL is:
Vocals | Freddy Cricien
Guitar | Mike Gurnari
Drums | Mike Justian
Bass | Paul Delaney

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