Exodus Ignite Chaos With Third Single "Promise You This" Video

Bay Area Thrash metal pioneers EXODUS are about to release their new single "Promise You This" the final single taken from their new album Goliath .Fueled by cyclonic riffs, ferocious energy and turbocharged soloing from guitar icon and main songwriter Gary Holt, the track channels the band’s unrelenting power and marks another fierce showcase of Rob Dukes' commanding return. EXODUS prove once again that their thrash supremacy remains untouchable, after shaping the genre for almost half a century.

Even over 40 years after their debut, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition. The band's highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering so far, featuring several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as lead vocalist. Secure your copy of Goliath now and check out the music video for the title track below!

EXODUS on "Promise You This":
"Promise You This" is one of our favorite songs on the new record, it’s just heavy as fuck but rocks just as hard. The song was inspired by some of the life lessons learned from my father and how long it took me to really listen." 

Goliath wastes no time proving as massive as its name, with a sinister introduction opening "3111." Ode to owning one’s own volatility "Hostis Humani Generis" features a palpable lyrical delivery from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before rolling into "The Changing Me." The track’s introductory notes cascade into hair-raising rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – blending menace and melody with the cleans of guest Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) together with Tom Hunting and at the end both Peter and Robb scream off the song. Harmonic dual axe acrobatics from resident guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. "Promise You This" incites mosh pit treachery with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and turbocharged soloing from Holt and Altus. Tracks like "Beyond The Event Horizon" and "2 Minutes Hate" provide EXODUS' trademark deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter boasting one of the album’s most grimacing, grooving pit primers – while undeniably 90s-tinged metallic charm attacks alongside drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson’s unmistakable rhythmic rage on tracks like "Violence Works." The nearly eight-minute epic "Summon Of The God Unknown" turns the danger dial to max capacity, setting the stage with a wicked introductory passage before traversing a variegated passage of trudging riffs and heavy metal melody. Power packed closer "The Dirtiest Of The Dozen" wraps the album on a manic high, showcasing EXODUS pulling out all the stops on all instruments. Flurried dueling solos, an isolated bass excursion, rigorous drum dexterity and a blend of both gritty vocal passages and cutting chants combine to serve as yet another prime example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.

Produced by EXODUS, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath), Goliath beams with the explosive authenticity that has set EXODUS eons apart from their peers since the release of their debut, 1985’s groundbreaking thrash blueprint Bonded By Blood. 40 years later, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition.

EXODUS on the new album Goliath:
"Are we excited for this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this record (and it’s 80 percent complete follow up, but we’ll save that conversation for another day!) and it’s one of our proudest accomplishments. Wildly collaborative, the most band centric album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and just killer all the way around. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow Down!"

USA Tour (w/ Sepultura)
4/29 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont
5/1 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
5/2 — London, ON — London Music Hall
5/4 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak Theater
5/5 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester's Paristown Hall
5/6 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
5/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
5/8 — New Orleans, LA — The Civic Theatre
5/11 — Charleston, SC — Charleston Music Farm
5/12 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/13 — Reading, PA — Reverb
5/15 — Chicago, IL — Ramova Theater
5/17 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/19 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
5/21 — Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre
5/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
5/23 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club
5/25 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
5/26 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
5/28 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre
5/29 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern

EXODUS is:
Tom Hunting - drums 
Gary Holt - guitars
Jack Gibson - bass, backing vocals 
Lee Altus - guitars
Rob Dukes - lead vocals

IATT Announces New Single "Somniphobia" From Forthcoming Album Etheric Realms of the Night

Experimental metal band IATT release their new single "Somniphobia", taken from the forthcoming album Etheric Realms of the Night, arriving May 8, 2026 on Black Lion Records.

"Somniphobia" explores the fear of falling asleep and the psychological strain that follows prolonged exhaustion. The song reflects the experience of constant fatigue, mental tension, and the despair that develops when the body and mind are pushed beyond rest. The composition moves through contrasting sonic spaces that mirror the instability of sleep anxiety.

A dissonant bridge introduces an atmosphere of unease and internal conflict. Clashing tones and shifting dynamics capture the feeling of mental tension building beneath the surface. This moment gives way to a dramatic shift that introduces a sample from Ram Dass’ 1994 lecture The Roots of Suffering. The passage centers on the difficulty of understanding the mind and the persistent nature of suffering.

Following the spoken excerpt, the track transitions into trance-like and space-oriented keyboards that suggest a drifting state between wakefulness and dream. The music moves toward a calmer sonic space while still carrying the tension established earlier in the track.

The Ram Dass lecture was chosen for its reflection on the paradox of awareness and suffering. A sense of connection to oneself, to spirituality, or to the dream world does not remove the presence of suffering in reality. The themes expressed in the lecture align with the central tension within "Somniphobia". The impulse to move away from reality exists alongside the realization that acceptance of one’s present condition is necessary. The balance between suffering and awareness becomes part of the larger emotional arc of the song.

Etheric Realms of the Night presents a conceptual exploration of sleep and dream states. Each track represents a stage within the larger narrative of dreaming, beginning with the descent into sleep and continuing through the shifting environments of the subconscious. The album explores themes of fear, transcendence, and the duality that exists between waking life and the dream world.

Through this narrative structure, IATT examine the boundary between consciousness and the subconscious and the ways these states influence one another. The result is an album that moves through tension, uncertainty, and eventual acceptance of a different realm of experience.

About IATT:

IATT is a Philadelphia based progressive extreme metal band known for fusing blackened aggression, technical precision, and cinematic atmosphere into immersive, concept driven works. Their sound moves between ferocity and fragility, combining intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and orchestral textures to create music that feels both emotionally intense and narratively expansive.

Since forming in 2008, IATT has steadily evolved into a project defined by scope and ambition. Each release is approached as a complete experience, with recurring musical themes, symbolic instrumentation, and carefully shaped pacing that guide the listener through psychological and philosophical terrain. Their albums often explore themes such as consciousness, identity, and the tension between reality and inner worlds, expressed through layered arrangements that reward deep listening.

Records like Nomenclature and Magnum Opus established IATT as a band unafraid to stretch the boundaries of extreme metal. Jazz influenced phrasing, classical inspired orchestrations, and atmospheric passages exist alongside relentless riffing and commanding vocal performances, giving their music a multidimensional character that resists simple categorization.

A strong visual and conceptual identity also plays a central role in the band’s work. IATT frequently extend their musical narratives into interconnected visual pieces, reinforcing the emotional and symbolic weight of their albums. This unified approach reflects their belief that sound, story, and imagery can combine to create a deeply immersive artistic statement.

With each new chapter, IATT continue refining their balance of brutality, beauty, and narrative depth, standing as one of the more adventurous and forward thinking voices in modern progressive extreme metal.

IATT is: 
 

  • Jay Briscoe – bass, vocals

  • Joe Cantamessa – lead guitar

  • Alec Pezzano – rhythm guitar, orchestral arrangements

  • Paul Cole – percussion


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Infected Rain Release Video For New Single "Stranger"

Moldovan modern metal force Infected Rain have released the official music video for their brand new single "Stranger." The track offers the first glimpse into the band's upcoming musical chapter and marks the beginning of a new creative phase for the group as it continues to evolve its sound.

Built around themes of identity, transformation, and inner conflict, "Stranger" dives deep into the moment of realizing you no longer fully recognize the person you have become, pairing introspective lyrics with driving rhythms and the band’s sharp, modern metal edge.

Vocalist Lena Scissorhands explains the inspiration behind the song: "'Stranger' came from the moment when you realize you don't fully recognize yourself anymore. It's an inward fight with identity, with the roles you've worn for too long, and the distance that grows between who you are and who you think you should be. In the end, it's about becoming strangers to ourselves, and trying to find the way back."

The release arrives just days before the band hits the road for the "Mutation Phase" tour across Europe and the UK, co-headlining alongside Butcher Babies. Kicking off on March 25 in Glasgow, the tour will bring the band's explosive live show to audiences across the continent, featuring a mix of fan favorites and brand new material!

Stream "Stranger" here.

The official music video Below:

Speaking about the new single and the band's current direction, Infected Rain comment, "'Stranger' is part of the Mutation Phase Infected Rain is entering right now. It's the sound of Infected Rain pushing forward, leaving comfort behind, and stepping into something sharper and more direct. This song belongs in the setlist for the upcoming EU and U.S. tours because it represents what the band is becoming. The album is still in progress, but we're proud of where it’s heading and wanted to share a first taste of the next record with everyone already now."

Formed in Chișinău, Moldova, Infected Rain have become one of the most distinctive and rapidly rising acts in modern heavy music. Fronted by the charismatic and powerful Lena Scissorhands, the band blends elements of modern metal, metalcore, nu-metal and alternative influences into an intense and emotional sonic identity.

Over the past decade, the band has built a global following through relentless touring and a series of acclaimed releases, including albums such as Endorphin, 86, Ecdysis, and TIME. Known for their explosive live performances and emotionally charged songwriting, Infected Rain have appeared on major international festival stages and toured extensively across Europe and North America.

With new music on the horizon and a new album currently in progress, the band now enters what they call their "Mutation Phase" — a period of transformation that pushes their sound into even sharper and more direct territory while maintaining the raw intensity that has defined their impressive career.

MUTATION PHASE 2026 IN THE U.S.:
5/4 — Lubbock, TX — Jakes
5/5 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
5/6 — Dallas, TX — Club Dada (Outside)
5/10 — Daytona, FL — Welcome To Rockville
5/12 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
5/13 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
5/14 — Virginia Beach, VA — Scandals Live
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Zen West
5/16 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts
5/17 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge
5/19 — Millersville, PA — Phantom Power
5/20 — Rochester, NY — Montage Music Hall
5/21 — Lakewood, OH — The Winchester
5/22 — Columbus, OH — The King Of Clubs
5/23 — Westland, MI — The Token Lounge
5/24 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
5/26 — Denver, CO — The Roxy
5/27 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
5/29 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/30 — Portland, OR — Star Theater
6/2 — San Jose, CA — The Ritz
6/3 — Los Angeles, CA — Whisky A Go Go
6/4 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
6/5 — Mesa, AZ — The Rosetta Room
6/6 — Las Vegas, NV — Swan Dive

Get tickets here.

INFECTED RAIN ARE:
Elena "Lena Scissorhands" Cataraga — Vocals
Vadim "Vidick" Ozhog — Guitars
Alice Lane Pandini — Bass
Eugene Voluta  Drums

Black Veil Brides Announce Seventh Studio Album "VINDICATE"

With anticipation building at every turn, Black Veil Brides have announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, VINDICATE. The record will be released worldwide on May 8 via Spinefarm.

The album is now available for pre-order HERE.

From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of "Invocation To The Muse" to the emotive finale of "Eschaton," the band — vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma — delivers one of the most ambitious chapters of their career. Previously released singles including "Bleeders," "Hallelujah," and "Certainty" have already showcased the band's continued musical evolution while maintaining the theatrical intensity that has defined their sound.

"This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication. These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above what’s tried to break us, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us," explains Andy Biersack.

Each song explores a different side of that struggle. Sometimes it’s about getting even with someone else, sometimes it’s about confronting ourselves and our past, our pain, or the things that were done to us. At its core, though, this album is about resilience.

"It's for anyone who's ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision. We're all born with that spark. The world will try to take that away at times, but this record is about holding onto it, fighting back, and turning those struggles into something powerful."

The latest preview from the album arrives with the release of the title track, "Vindicate." Featuring a haunting calliope introduction that erupts into a driving wall of guitars and Biersack's signature scream, the song captures the dramatic scale and power fans have come to expect from Black Veil Brides. The track is now available across all digital service providers.

A NSFW music video directed by George Gallardo Kattah (who also helmed the visual for "Certainty") can be seen Below.

In support of the new album, Black Veil Brides will embark on their first North American headline tour of 2026. The 24-city run kicks off April 25 in Riverside and concludes May 30 in Worcester. Along the way, the tour will make stops in Seattle (April 28), Houston (May 5), Detroit (May 17), and New York (May 28), among others.

Support on the tour will come from From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls.

Information on tickets and VIP packages can be found HERE.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES ON TOUR:
4/25 — Riverside, CA — Municipal Auditorium
4/26 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort
4/28 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
4/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union
5/1 — Denver, CO — Fillmore
5/2 — Omaha, NE — ASTRO
5/4 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
5/5 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
5/6 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec
5/8 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville
5/11 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/12 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
5/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore
5/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/17 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
5/19 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
5/21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/22 — Chicago, IL — Ramova Theatre
5/23 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/25 — Toronto, ON — History
5/26 — Montreal, QC — M-Telus
5/28 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/29 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore
5/30 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium

^ Promoted by Live Nation
* Festival appearance
# Not a Live Nation date

Great American Ghost Release "The Tragedy of the Commons (Reconstructed)" Deluxe Edition With LOTS of Extras

New Hampshire quintet GREAT AMERICAN GHOST — Ethan Harrison [vocals], Niko Gasparrini [guitar], Grayson Stewart [guitar], Anthony Laur [bass],and Sebastian L-R [drums] — have today released the digital-only, deluxe version of their 2025-released album The Tragedy of the Commons, featuring 19 tracks. It features the full, original album, two previously released additional singles ("Kerosene | Purged" and "Scars," a Deftones cover ("Hole in the Earth"), and further new songs.

Listen to and get The Tragedy of the Commons (Reconstructed) here.

"We realized we had more to say within the space we created for The Tragedy of the Commons," the band declares. "This will be our final word."

It's a "must own" for diehard fans!

Today, the band has shared the visual for "Hymn of Decay," featuring Scott Kennedy from Bleed From Within. Watch and listen Below:

Great American Ghost are touring this spring. All dates are below.

GREAT AMERICAN GHOST ON TOUR:
3/20 — Manchester, England — Manchester Academy
3/21 — Glasgow, Scotland — The Garage
3/22 — Birmingham, England — O2 Academy Birmingham

4/3 — Montreal, QC — Théâtre Beanfield
4/4 — Toronto, ON — The Opera House
4/6 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
4/7 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
4/10 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew's Hall
4/14 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
4/17 — Englewood, CO — Gothic Theatre
4/19 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club
4/24 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theater
4/25 — Pomona, CA — The Glass House
4/26 — Phoenix, AZ — Crescent Ballroom
4/28 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
4/29 — Dallas, TX — Granada Theater

5/2 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
5/6 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
5/7 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre

  Back in 2012, Great American Ghost rose up out of the Northeast with an undeniable and unpredictable signature style. They quietly progressed over the course of Everyone Leaves [2015], Hatred Stems From The Seed [2017], and Power Through Terror [2020] (named one of RIFF's 60 Best Metal Albums of 2020), while tallying millions of streams. Leveling up, 2022's Torture World EP earned widespread acclaim. NO ECHO christened it "a 4-song EP as brutal as its title suggests," and V13 raved, "It may only be four tracks long but every single one of these fourteen savage minutes will absolutely maul you to within an inch of your life." Along the way, they toured with everyone from The Ghost Inside to Alpha Wolf and Fit For A King. Signing to Sharptone Records, they hit the studio with producer Will Putney and crafted Tragedy Of The Commons, which arrived in early 2025.

ROTTING CHRIST Announce Reissue of Der Perfekte Traum

ROTTING CHRIST, a pillar of Greek metal, are reissuing Der Perfekte Traum for the first time on Season of Mist. Long out-of-print, this EP captures the band at a pivotal crossroads in their career between the melodic darkness of 1997’s A Dead Poem and the atmospheric depth of 1999’s Sleep of the Angels.  

Now reissued by the band’s longtime label home Season of Mist, the new vinyl edition of Der Perfekte Traum preserves an overlooked chapter of Rotting Christ’s legacy.

Season of Mist will reissue Der Perfekte Traum on May 15, 2026.

Pre-order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/RCReissues

Available Formats

12” Vinyl Gatefold (Black Coloured Vinyl)

12” Vinyl Gatefold (Gold, Orange & Black Marbled Coloured Vinyl) — Exclusive

Catch Rotting Christ next month on their North American Tour with Behemoth, Deicide, Rotting Christ and Immolation.

Get tickets at https://www.rotting-christ.com/

The Godless IV 2026 North American Tour

April 14 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory Northpark

April 15 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

April 17 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

April 18 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

April 19 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

April 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Union

April 22 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore

April 24 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

April 25 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic

April 26 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

April 28 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

April 30 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore*

May 1 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium**

May 2 – New York City, NY @ Palladium Times Square

May 4 – Buffalo, NY @ Riverworks

May 5 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian

May 7 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville*

May 9 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

May 11 – Toronto, ON @ History

May 12 – Montreal, QC @ Olympia

May 14 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*

May 15 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

May 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

May 18 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory

May 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

May 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Palladium

*No Rotting Christ

**No Deicide

Line-up:
Sakis Tolis — Vocals, Guitars
Themis Tolis — Drums
Jim “Mutilator” Patsouris — Bass (Live Tracks)

Production Credits:
Pre-produced by Sakis Tolis (Athens, Greece).
Tracks 1 & 2 recorded at Woodhouse Studios, Hagen, Germany, September 1998.
Produced and engineered by Xy (Samael). Mixed and mastered by Siggi Bemm.
Tracks 3–7 recorded live in Poland, "Out of the Dark" Tour, 1996.
Vinyl remastered by George Nerantzis (2021).

Follow Rotting Christ:
Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/
Bandcamp: https://rottingchrist.bandcamp.com/music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/rotting-christ/28441629

Plume Release "!REAL SPIRIT!" Video

PLUME don’t ease into a release — they make an entrance you can't ignore.

With "!REAL SPIRIT! Caught On Tape," the emo/alternative force push things further into their own lane — raw, unfiltered, and wired with a kind of restless energy that refuses to sit still. It's chaotic in the right places, intentional where it needs to be, and carried by a pulse that feels more like a moment than just a song.

Following the impact of their previous release "Digital Waterboarding," the band double down on everything that made people pay attention in the first place — but sharper, louder, and more defined.

Freshly signed to Arising Empire, PLUME aren't here to follow what's already happening around them. There's a new wave forming — rougher around the edges, more expressive, less predictable — and "!REAL SPIRIT! Caught On Tape" sits right at the center of it. Not by calculation, but by instinct.

Blending emo sensibilities with alternative grit and a visual identity shaped by distortion, nostalgia and digital overload, the band create something that feels immediate and alive. It’s not polished for comfort — it's built to leave a mark.

PLUME are stepping in at full speed.

And this is only the first signal.

Lost In Hollywood Present Their Self-Titled Album

Lost In Hollywood don't arrive with a debut — they crash into it.

Their self-titled record "Lost In Hollywood" isn't an introduction. It's a statement carved out of momentum, built on the back of a run of singles that didn't just perform — they connected. Track by track, the band turned heads, pulled listeners in, and quietly built something real. No shortcuts, no overnight hype — just steady growth that now reflects in over 130,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

At the center of it all sits "Ghost In The Water."

Not a centerpiece by accident, but by weight. The kind of track that doesn’t ask for attention — it holds it. Tension-driven, immersive, and cutting deeper with every second, it captures exactly where Lost In Hollywood stand right now: Confident, refined, and fully locked into their identity.

The self-titled album pulls together everything they've been building toward — the sharp edges, the atmosphere, the hooks that linger longer than expected. It feels intentional without losing urgency. Controlled, but never safe.

Lost In Hollywood have outgrown the "next up" label.

This is the point where they arrive — and stay.

Code:Words Drop New Single "All Consuming" Video

CODE:WORDS, who recently joined The Artery Foundation roster, have just shared their new single "ALL CONSUMING."

It's a masterful slice of electro pop metalcore that will take up real estate in your brain for weeks at a time. It also looks at the kill or be killed stance one often has to take in relationships.

Listen Below.

"'All Consuming' is about struggling with the realization that you can't save someone who doesn't want to save themselves," offers singer John Dillon. "That, over time, you can break yourself down in service of others and not realize the effects it had on you. At some point, you're faced with an uncomfortable choice: Them or me. I think this is a moment a lot of people can relate to. We all have someone in our lives that we'd do anything to protect from the cold realities of the world, but eventually you have to tell them 'I won't set myself on fire to keep you warm anymore.'" 

The band's sound was shaped alongside producer Hiram Hernandez (Blessthefall, Honey Revenge). The approach is deliberate. Clear, and concise with one objective; Give you everything until, you feel it all

.ABOUT CODE:WORDS:

When CODE:WORDS formed in Los Angeles in 2023, they did not arrive quietly. The band showed up with urgency and a sound that already felt lived in — like it had a past behind it, like they'd been a touring act for years before anyone was paying attention.

They first gained attention with "Wash the Blood," a self-released debut that spread without a rollout or a manufactured moment. In this short time, the band has now amassed over two million streams worldwide, not on hype, but on repeat listens and slow-built loyalty. Early 2026 marked another breakout moment for CODE:WORDS as they announced their signing to longtime industry powerhouse The Artery Foundation and released their most dynamic single to date with "Limerence." The song quickly took the industry by storm, debuting on Sirius XM's Octane Test Drive, earning a spot in rotation, and on Kerrang Radio's Unleashed in the UK.

Fronted by John Dillon, with Garrett Lowery and Max Codoceo, CODE:WORDS write from uncomfortable places: Obsession. Shame. Control. Emotional exhaustion. Nothing is exaggerated. Nothing is softened. The music is meant to make you feel something raw, and it leaves you uneasy in the best way.

Alt-rockers Noir Addiction dish up mischief and mayhem on "Serve Me Some Crime" single

Alternative-industrial rockers Noir Addiction present their new single "Serve Me Some Crime", a sarcastic manifesto about embracing chaos and contradiction, where rule-breaking, humor and non-conformity become tools of personal freedom. Presented with a smashing new video directed & edited by ‪Jack Lucas Laugeni, it celebrates choosing instinct and madness over routine, control, and the suffocating seriousness of everyday life. This is the first taste of the album "Pretty Things Don’t Last", forthcoming via Berlin-based Soulpunx label.

Emerging with a raw, industrial-tinged soul, Noir Addiction is a powerhouse trio that harnesses a dark, heavy aesthetic against a backdrop of classic rock ’n’ roll grit. Founded by Sonny Lanegan, who handles vocals, guitars, synthesizers, and programming, the band is rounded out by drummer Roberto Catanzaro and Nessie Zorba on keyboards and percussion. A seasoned musician and producer, Lanegan’s creative vision was shaped by cutting his teeth in Los Angeles's high-octane music scene, where he honed his experimental style as singer-songwriter for White Pulp and co-founder of The Dead Good.

“Serve Me Some Crime” started from a really simple feeling: sometimes life gets too serious. Too structured. Too polite. The word “crime” in the song isn’t literal it’s more about breaking small, invisible rules. It’s about those moments when you don’t want to behave exactly how you’re expected to. A regular Sunday can feel predictable, almost scripted, and the song plays with the idea of shaking that up adding a bit of danger, irony, or mischief to something ordinary,” says Sonny Lanegan.

“At its core, the song is about freedom not the peaceful, inspirational kind, but the messy kind. The kind where you allow yourself to be contradictory, to not have it all figured out, to embrace a bit of chaos instead of pretending you’re always in control. It’s me saying: if life insists on being absurd, I might as well play along.”

Based in Italy, Noir Addiction has electrifying their way onto the music scene through their clever mix of glamorously haunting atmosphere, sense of decadence, rebellion and obsession, Noir Addiction bring a high-voltage fusion of dark rock, grunge attitude and shock-rock energy. By fusing heavy, distorted guitars and electronic textures with theatrics and raw emotion, they offer an immersive experience that is meant to be felt just as much as it is heard.

“There’s a lot of contradiction in the lyrics on purpose. Lines like “I don’t need forgiveness right now” or “I wear the joke to fight” reflect that push and pull between being sincere and hiding behind humor. I think many of us do that… we joke when things get uncomfortable, we act cool instead of saying what we really feel. The song lives in that space. Writing it felt like letting myself misbehave creatively. I didn’t overthink it, I followed the impulses that felt a little reckless. The lyrics came out in bursts, almost like I was arguing with myself. There’s tension in the song because that’s how I felt: torn between wanting to stay composed and wanting to blow everything up,” says Sonny Lanegan.

“When we recorded it, I wanted that tension to stay alive. We didn’t polish away the edges. The vocals needed attitude something slightly provocative, almost teasing. I wanted the track to feel cool but restless at the same time, like there’s something simmering underneath.  We played with that contrast between restraint and release, keeping it tight in some moments and then letting it loosen just enough to feel unpredictable. That balance is really what gives the song its character”.

Sonny Lanegan brings years of behind-the-scenes studio and production experience to Noir Addiction. Many of his songs have also been licensed to and featured in American TV shows, cementing his presence in mainstream media and propelling him into notable collaborations with artists and producers, which has sharpened his sound and pushed his creative vision to new heights.

Lanegan eventually reconnected with his old friend Nessie Zorba, former bandmate in PostHuman, with whom they toured Europe, rekindling their deep musical connection and passion for relentless intensity and depth and channelling this unfiltered energy into this new, heavier, darker project. Drummer Roberto Catanzaro then joined in, bringing a new dynamic layer to their presence, his powerful and heavy-weighted performance adding body, urgency and raw impact to their overall sound.

Soulpunx is an independent record label and media production house founded in 2017 by music producer and film composer Konstantin Dellos. Dedicated to the creation and promotion of high-quality audiovisual art, the label's focus is modern rock and alternative music. Beyond music, Soulpunx produces short films, documentaries and music videos, always emphasizing powerful storytelling. 


As of March 20, "Serve Me Some Crime" will be available across digital platforms, includingSpotify,Apple Music and Bandcamp. The full "Pretty Things Don’t Last" album will be released on July 16 via SoulPunx Records.

Noir Addiction will be touring in support of this EP, beginning with two special shows in Prague - at Subzero Pragueon May 14 and at Chapeau Rouge on May 15.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Sonny Lanegan
Sonny Lanegan - vocals, guitars, synthesizers & programming
Nessie Zorba - keyboards & percussions
Roberto Catanzaro - drums
Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Damiano Paoloni
Produced by Sonny Lanegan
Recorded at Sound Distillery (Italy)
ISRC code - ESA122629311 /  UPC - 8447721120525
Cover artwork model - Rozigr
Photos by Valerio Fanelli 
Video directed & edited by ‪Jack Lucas Laugeni 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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The Hu Unleash Not One, But Two Songs With "The Men" + "Warrior Chant"

It's a double dose of brand new music from Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu.

The Gold-certified global phenomenon deliver "The Men" which is accompanied by an official music video, alongside "Warrior Chant," both out now via Better Noise Music. Listen to "The Men" here.

Watch the video Below.

Listen to "Warrior Chant" here.

Traditional Mongolian strings herald the arrival of "The Men." This organic swell gives way to a gritty and gruff groove-laden riff topped off with hypnotic vocals. The band’s signature hybrid of indigenous instrumentation, heavy-as-a-2x4 guitars, and transfixing tribal chanting makes for another essential anthem from The Hu. It’s tailor-made for an epic battle scene, climax of your favorite video game, or workout session. At the same time, it's evocative of the musicians' own tradition and heritage.

About "The Men," Galaa commented, "'The Men' is written based on Mongolian philosophy of 'Man’s Inner Spirit' or 'Хийморь' and the importance of inner strength and kindness of a man to the world. Energy of men should always be reinforced with positiveness, strength and generosity, so this song try to encapsulate that ancient wisdom and share to the rest of humanity. Lyrics are chants that guides young and old men alike to be headstrong and to have dream that cultivate goodness. We only wanted to focus on the positives that can make a man ponder about who he is in this world and wonder about how he can have positive inner spirit when listening to it. Hope our fans will be able to capture every fiber of Mongolian Man’s way of living through this song."

Then, there's "Warrior Chant." It lives up to its title with a hard-charging chorus and a tight and taut metallic soundscape. Between the horse head fiddle and instantly recognizable delivery, it immediately amplifies everything that fans have fallen in love with about the band in the first place.

Regarding "Warrior Chant," Galaa added, "'Warrior Chant' has our signature rhythm that our fans fell in love with and everyone who will listen and know us will say that it is 'our song.' Our third album has bit of everything, rhythm-wise, and we see that as a progress of expanding the Hunnu Rock genre... Enkush and I focused on horse head fiddle solos by imitating the horse gait and you will hear the rhythm throughout the song."

Get ready for more music from The Hu soon.

The Hu will team up with Cello Metal standouts Apocalyptica for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicks off on May 12 in Silver Spring, MD and will take them across the country before wrapping in Anaheim, CA on June 7. Joining The Hu and Apocalyptica will be platinum-selling Finnish rock band The Rasmus.

Tickets and additional information on VIP packages available HERE

In addition to closing all shows on this tour, The Hu are celebrating the recent release of their latest single "The Real You," which is "the representation of our new album, The Hun," says Temka – Temuulen N (band's tovshuur player, throat singer).  "The Real You" is one of the few songs from The Hu in which Western music components are prominent.

And in other The Hu news, the band recently appeared on the song "Pray to the Sun," featuring Declan de Barra, from the Netflix Japanese manga series One Piece. It's another instance of the band and its music connecting with passionate fandoms, as their song "Sugaan Essena" was also prominently featured in the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game.

2026 TOUR DATES:
THE HU + APOCALYPTICA:
WITH THE RASMUS:
5/14 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
5/15 — Stroudsburg, PA — Sherman Theater
5/18 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave / Eagles Club
5/19 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
5/20 — Maplewood, MN — Myth Live
5/22 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
5/23 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
5/24 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
5/26 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
5/27 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
5/29 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
5/30 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels
5/31 — Valley Center, CA — Harrah's Resort SoCal – The Events Center
6/4 — Reno, NV — Grand Theater
6/6 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
6/7 — Anaheim, CA — House Of Blues

WITH ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, + ORGY:
8/20 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/21 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
8/24 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
8/26 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
8/27 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center
8/29 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
8/30 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/1 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre
9/2 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center
9/4 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
9/5 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
9/6 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
9/9 — Maryland Heights, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/10 — Kansas City, MO — MORTON Amphitheater
9/12 — Greenwood Village, CO — Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
9/14 — West Valley City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/16 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest
9/17 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre
9/18 — Ridgefield, WA — Cascades Amphitheater
9/20 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord

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Horror Film Icon BILL MOSELEY to Appear at Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026

Metal and horror have always been a match made in hell. With that, Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now welcome horror film legend BILL MOSELEY to the festival! Known for his roles in iconic horror movies such as 'Night of the Living Dead,' 'The Devil's Rejects,' 'House of 1000 Corpses,' 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (1986), Rob Zombie's 'Halloween' (2007), and many more, MOSELEY will be available for V.I.P. Meet & Greets all weekend long, including the pre-party. Ticket options to meet the legend himself are available HERE.

Festival co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments, "It is with great excitement that we welcome Horror Icon Bill Moseley to perform at our pre-party and do signings all weekend long at Milwaukee Metal Fest! It’s been ages since he’s been to Milwaukee and we’re beyond thrilled to welcome him to the good land! Metal and horror are brothers in arms and we’re gonna have the BEST WEEKEND EVER! Whether you’re a collector that wants your 'Devil’s Rejects' poster signed by Bill or a diehard fan who just wants to shake his hand, this is your chance!“ 

In addition, MONSTROSITY has now been added to the lineup to replace MASTER as the latter can no longer make it.

Fans can get access to the Thursday pre-party on June 4 for FREE with the purchase of a 3-day festival pass to MILWAUKEE METAL FEST. Come see ACID BATH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MINISTRY, OBITUARY, AGALLOCH + many more for the BEST WEEKEND EVER!

The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 - 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Milwaukee Metal Fest is proudly sponsored by Sumerian Records, Blue Grape Music, Reigning Phoenix Music, Copycats Hi-Fi Media, Nuclear Blast Records, Martyrstore.net, Metal Blade Records, Blk II Blk Records, Mindsnap Music, and The Rave/Eagles Club.

Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.

ABOUT MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

Founded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the longest-running and most influential metal festivals in the United States, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum. After establishing itself as a cornerstone of American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, the festival was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, ushering in a new era while honoring its legacy. Today, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to unite fans and artists for an uncompromising celebration of metal across the iconic stages of The Rave/Eagles Club.

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Olive Vox Confront Time And Fragility on New Single “14 Years”

Texas-based alternative rock four-piece, Olive Vox return with “14 Years,” a stark and emotionally loaded new single that lands as their fourth release since signing to Big Machine Rock. Arriving in the wake of previous singles -  “BABYDOLL”, “T.A.N.G.O”, and “Dying Breath”, the track follows a breakout year that has seen the band sharpen their identity in real time, both on record and on the road, most recently supporting Badflower across the US. Fans can stream “14 Years” now, Below.

 

There’s a physicality to “14 Years”. Pins and needles, loss of control, the body turning unfamiliar. Parker James’ vocal sits right at the center of that tension, carrying the weight of a narrative that feels both deeply personal yet uncomfortably universal. Providing further context on the song, the band share the following

 

“This song is a reflection of the ultimate betrayal of the “provider” archetype: the moment a person successfully completes the strenuous journey of securing their family’s future, only to have their own body become the very thing that destabilizes it. It explores the agonizing transition from being the “stranger” planting seeds for a legacy to becoming a “patient” who is forced to watch their own fading presence become a burden. This isn’t about lack of success, but about the cruelty of time; it’s the realization that while you finally reached the destination, you’ve been robbed of the right to inhabit it, leaving you to grapple with the hollowed remains of a dream that your family will now have to navigate without you.”

 

Olive Vox channel sonic electricity from the natural chemistry between them. Like four livewires sparking on contact, the Texas-based quartet, Parker James on vocals, Caden Shea on guitar, Dayton Phillips on drums, and Ben Reid on bass, have built a reputation on sweat-soaked shows, phenomenal live energy that could power their home state of Texas, restless experimentation, and a rapidly growing fanbase. Born in Orange County and later rooted in Texas, brothers Parker and Cadenstarted early, developing their sound long before the band formally took shape. Ben joined after seeing their first live set in 2021, with Dayton completing the lineup in 2023.

Pulling from a wide spectrum that runs from Nine Inch Nails and The Smashing Pumpkins through to Turnstile, DIIV, Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C., and Cage The Elephant, Olive Vox have carved out a sound that feels chaotic yet controlled, immediate yet layered. Early releases like “Wash You Away” and “All My Friends Are Dead” set the foundation, while their 2024 cover of “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” pulled in over half a million streams and found traction on TikTok. Their recent run of singles has seen their monthly listeners on Spotify hit 85,000. On stage, they’ve shared bills with Ty Segall, Puddle of Mudd, VIOLENT VIRA and Badflower alongside appearances at Summerfest and Levitation Festival.

“14 Years” continues Olive Vox’s steady climb, capturing a band gaining new fans and momentum with each release as they build toward their 2026 debut EP on Big Machine Rock.

Photo Credit Jaxon Whittington

About Olive Vox

Olive Vox are a Texas-based alternative rock band formed by Parker James (vocals), Caden Shea (guitar), Ben Reid (bass), and Dayton Phillips (drums). Known for their high-energy live performances and emotionally charged songwriting, the band fuse elements of alternative rock, post-punk, and modern indie into a sound that feels both immediate and expansive. Since emerging with early fan favorites and a breakout Cage The Elephant cover that gained traction across streaming platforms and TikTok, Olive Vox have continued to build momentum through relentless touring and a steady run of single releases. The band are now entering their next chapter with their debut EP slated for summer 2026 via Big Machine Rock.

ICE NINE KILLS PRESENTS “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)”

Their sons may have eclipsed them in the 21st Century, but for a sleazy moment, Grave Diggler left its stain on hard partying rock n’ roll with decadence, desecrations, and panty raids. The group once stood shoulder to shoulder with their eyeliner-and-excess peers in Poison, Mötley Crüe, and W.A.S.P., before bad business and even worse drugs dampened the fire in their loins. By the early ’90s, like many glam bands, Grave Diggler faded from the spotlight.

But history has a strange way of digglering up the past.

When the directing duo behind Scream (2022) and Scream VI, began work on the sequel to their 2019 black comedy horror hit Ready or Not, they desperately wanted to include one of Grave Diggler’s forgotten classic anthems. But even after Radio Silence Productions deduced the connection with Spencer Charnas, securing the rights was no mean feat. 

 

The ensuing legal battle between fathers and sons resulted in Ice Nine Kills re-recording “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)” for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and the long-banned 1987 music video for the song seeing the light of day. 

“I’ve been estranged from my father for a long time,” Spencer explains. “But this movie, and this song, while bringing a lot of complicated feelings to the surface, also brought us back together.” 

“Ice Nine Kills Presents Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt 2)” .

Watch and listen Below. 

Broken Lizard’s Paul Soter (Super Troopers), a lifelong Diggler obsessive, teamed up with director Myles Erfurth (Pandemic Sex Party) and Spencer to detail the band’s tale in a forthcoming documentary. 

Laid to Rest: The Grave Diggler Story features all-new interviews with Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’s Samara Weaving (The Babysitter), Kathryn Newton (Freaky), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings), and directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett; Stephen Pearcy (Ratt); Matt Pinfield (MTV); Michael Starr (Steel Panther); Jose Mangin (SiriusXM); James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca (Dead Meat); Andy Gould (former Rob Zombie and Guns N’ Roses manager); and both Sonny and Spencer Charnas. 

 

In recent years, Ice Nine Kills toured the world with Metallica; “A Grave Mistake” went gold; “A Work of Art” was in Terrifier 3, the highest-grossing unrated film ever; and “Twisting the Knife” ft. Mckenna Grace, from Scream 7 (which topped the box office upon release and set a franchise best record for Scream) shot to No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts. 

But even as Ice Nine Kills Presents “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)” blazes into Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (playing both in an early scene and again over the closing credits), Sonny Charnas remains characteristically unimpressed. “You call my son shrieking into a microphone like a meshuggah mental patient ‘singing’? That’s not heavy metal. I’m heavy metal."

Poison the Well Drop Video for "Weeping Tones" — WATCH // "Peace in Place" Out Now

POISON THE WELL are thrilled to release PEACE IN PLACE, their first album in 16 years, via SharpTone Records. Listen and get it here. 

They share the video for "Weeping Tones." Watch it here.

"There's a quiet loss of control that comes from feeling like you can't fully be yourself anymore,” offers singer Jeffrey Moreira. “When you have to shrink who you are just to avoid judgment or conflict, it starts to feel like something is being taken from you. That's what 'Weeping Tones' is about.”

He continues, "This video reflects that struggle, but it also holds onto something stronger — the one thing no one can take from you: Your ability to give your love and energy to the people who matter most. No matter how heavy the world gets, no matter how much it tries to pull you apart, you can always choose to keep walking until you reach what matters most — hold it close, and never let go."

PTW recently announced their Spring 2026 headline tour. Converge will support with Balmora, SPY, The Armed, and The Barbarians of California appearing on different segments. Tickets and more information are available here. All dates are below.

POISON THE WELL ON TOUR:
4/2 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues*
4/3 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall*
4/4 — Pontiac, MI — The Crofoot*
4/6 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground*
4/7 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY*
4/9 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/10 — Queens, NY — Knockdown Center*
4/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore*
4/12 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall*
4/25 — Las Vegas, NV — Sick New World%
5/7 — Denver, CO — Summit&
5/9 — Austin, TX — Stubb’s Outdoors&
5/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues&
5/12 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater&
5/13 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco&
5/15 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues&
5/16 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park&
5/17 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom&
%Festival Date
*SPY and Balmora
&The Armed and The Barbarians of California

ABOUT POISON THE WELL:
In the space of barely a breath, Poison The Well pacify fits of jarring brutality with moments of fragile beauty. Their unmistakable melodic hardcore gently dilutes the effects of trauma, betrayal, depression, and loss with hard-won wisdom and diligently earned self-acceptance. For as much force as they commit to the riffs and the breakdowns, there’s an equal amount of naked emotion encoded in their relatable hooks. At this point, they are unassumingly, yet undeniably embedded in the DNA of modern metal and hardcore. Poison The Well’s 1999 debut, The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation has claimed spots on BrooklynVegan's 15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today; KERRANG!'s 21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time; Loudwire's 25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time; and Revolver's 10 Most Influential Metalcore Albums of All Time. Stereogumput it best, "The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation influenced a whole generation of metalcore bands." Meanwhile, 2003's You Come Before You remains regarded among Metal Hammer's 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the 21st Century and Rock Sound's 250 Greatest Albums of Our Lifetime. Despite going on hiatus following 2009's The Tropic Rot, the group's influence has only expanded over the years (as evidenced by over 100 million streams across their catalog). After touring in 2015 and 2021, they've commemorated milestone birthdays of both You Come Before You and The Opposite of December... with in-demand headline jaunts. Once again, the members felt an intense need to create as a unit. Rallying together, the guys channeled the spirit of their most celebrated material through a prism of new experience on their sixth full-length offering, Peace In Place.

ANNIHILUS MUNDI Returns with “Absolute Terror,” First New Single and Music Video in Seven Years

After nearly seven years of meticulous writing and development, progressive extreme metal project ANNIHILUS MUNDI returns with its newest single and music video, “Absolute Terror.” The track marks a powerful rebirth for the band, delivering its most uncompromising and emotionally charged material to date.

Blending chaotic death metal riffing with an expansive melodic atmosphere, “Absolute Terror” captures the core sonic identity of ANNIHILUS MUNDI while pushing deeper into the band’s progressive roots. The song balances structural familiarity with tonal experimentation, presenting a dynamic yet accessible composition that reflects the project’s ongoing commitment to musical evolution.

Musically, “Absolute Terror” draws textural inspiration from influential acts such as CYNIC and later-era DEATH, while fusing progressive elements reminiscent of DREAM THEATER and early OPETH. Pedal point riffing inspired by bands like AVENGED SEVENFOLD intertwines with atmospheric layers influenced by blackgaze artists including DEAFHEAVEN and SADNESS, creating a soundscape that is both aggressive and emotionally immersive.

The track features an intense vocal performance from Noah Magnelli, delivering the song’s conceptual narrative with visceral energy. A standout moment arrives with a blistering guest guitar solo from Chris Jones of ÆTHER REALM, demonstrating that the guitar solo remains a powerful and expressive force in modern metal.

Lyrically, “Absolute Terror” draws inspiration from the metaphysical Absolute Terror Field (AT Field) concept from Hideaki Anno’s landmark anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. In the series, the AT Field appears as a protective barrier used by the EVA units against the Angels, but it also represents a deeper philosophical idea: the emotional walls humans construct out of fear that prevent genuine connection with one another.

The song explores the psychological struggles of two of the anime’s central characters, Shinji Ikari and Asuka Langley-Soryu. The first verse reflects Shinji’s desperate longing for approval from his emotionally distant father, while the second delves into Asuka’s trauma after witnessing her mother’s suicide. Through the chorus and final verses, the song expands on the philosophical meaning of the AT Field, portraying fear itself as the invisible barrier separating individuals from meaningful human connection.

“Absolute Terror” represents the beginning of a new era for ANNIHILUS MUNDI, with Saillant serving as guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, and primary songwriter while guiding the project toward deeper emotional intensity, melodic aggression, and progressive ambition.

With its fusion of technical precision, melodic depth, and conceptual storytelling, “Absolute Terror” signals a bold resurgence for ANNIHILUS MUNDI and sets the stage for what comes next.

About ANNIHILUS MUNDI

Formed in 2018, ANNIHILUS MUNDI is the creation of Daniel Saillant, blending elements of death metal, shoegaze, and progressive rock. His 2019 debut album Grief and subsequent releases have positioned him as a distinctive voice in the underground metal scene. Inspired by bands such as CYNIC, DEAFHEAVEN, and DREAM THEATER, Saillant continues to push musical boundaries, combining harsh and clean vocals, complex guitar arrangements, and introspective lyrics.

ANNIHILUS MUNDI is:

Daniel Saillant (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming)

Connect with ANNIHILUS MUNDI:

Bandcamp: https://annihilusmundi.bandcamp.com/music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annihilusmundi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annihilusmundi/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@annihilusmundi
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annihilusmundi
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/annihilusmundi
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1keHp0ZrVPtDqCcGspP3Xa?si=jUB4r9JRSzqTqB tKJ3RfEg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/annihilus-mundi/1492843855
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annihilusmundi
Discord: https://discord.gg/PKJDYWPrg9

Slow Degrade Share New Single "Lead Me Down" — LISTEN // Headline Tour Begins This May

After gaining buzz as a viral artist-to-watch, rising Mobile, Alabam heavy shoegaze band Slow Degrade share a brand new single entitled "Lead Me Down" out now.

Listen/Watch below.

"I wrote 'Lead Me Down' about my brother's past relationship and watching him change who he is to fit the mold of someone he thought cared for him," Shane Prickett says. "The relationship impacted my brother, and seeing him go through that really affected me.  My brother, being somebody that was always so uplifting and happy, the change in character was really apparent and it hurt me to see him go through that."

To bring the track to life, Slow Degrade worked with producer Kevin DeLeon, mixer Austin Coupe [Moodring, The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Below], and mastering engineer Chris Gehringer [Turnstile, Fall Out Boy, Twenty One Pilots].  

The song entangles spacey synths within a web of fuzzed-out distortion. Thick riffs abound, while ethereal vocals practically hover above the verses. It climaxes on a plea during the chorus "Just lead me down." The outro bridge explodes in a catharsis of screams and thudding percussion. 

Confronting the complexity of a one-sided relationship, "Lead Me Down" illuminates the group's entrancing dynamics, unfiltered emotionality, and impeccable songcraft.

Next up, Slow Degrade will launch a North American headline tour this May alongside Commoner. It kicks off on May 8 at Hole In The Wall in Austin, TX, visits major markets across the Southwest and West Coast, and concludes on May 15 at Taverna in Las Vegas, NV. Check out the full confirmed itinerary below. 

Get tickets here.

Following a quiet grind in Alabama scene, Slow Degrade caught fire with "Who Will Fix Me Now?" The latter surged on TikTok and reeled in over 3.46 million streams thus far as the band continues to average 216K monthly listeners on Spotify. In its wake, they ignited Who Will Fix Me Now? EP, supported Holywater on the road, and embarked on completely sold-out East Coast headline jaunt accompanied by The Missing Peace and Cheam.

"Who Will Fix Me Now?" placed Slow Degrade on the verge of a breakthrough, by going viral. Now, they represent a new vanguard of heavy shoegaze acts to rise from Alabama's fertile underground scene. 

They are the face of the new alt underground in 2026.

TOUR DATES:
5/8 — Austin, TX — Hole In The Wall
5/9 — McAllen, TX — The Gremlin
5/10 — Dallas, TX — TX Tea Room
5/12 — Phoenix, AZ — Linger
5/13 — Los Angeles, CA — Oblivion
5/14 — San Diego, CA — Soda Bar
5/15 — Las Vegas, NV — Taverna

Hardline Announce New Album "Shout" + Share "Rise Up" Video

The melodic hard rock band HARDLINE have released with "When You Came Into My Life," a new digital single and lyric video. The song is taken from the upcoming studio album Shout.

In addition to the nine songs which were composed for Shout by singer Johnny Gioeli, keyboard player Alessandro Del Vecchio, and guitarist Luca Princiotta, the cover version of the SCORPIONS classic "When You Came Into My Life" is definitely one of the biggest surprises on the new studio album. 

Gioeli says, "A friend from Norway played me the song, I'd never heard it before. But it's a real smash hit, which we've recorded in typical Hardline style out of respect for the Scorpions."

The lyric video for the song is a tribute to the loss of personal animals and to neglected and abused dogs, as well as the loss of a loved one. 
"Alessandro and I are great dog lovers," says Gioeli. "For a number of years now, I've flown dogs from animal shelters as a pilot, saving them from being put down because nobody wants them. On tour, we will hand out glow sticks for a small donation, which people can hold up while we play the song and think of someone they have lost and who was particularly important to them."

Watch the video Below:

Shout will be released on April 17 through Steamhammer worldwide in the following configurations:

CD DigiPak
LP, 140 g, black vinyl, padded inner sleeve, coloured insert
Exclusive CD/LP Bundles with a shirt only at the Steamhammer shop
Download / Streaming

Pre-orderall configurations is here.

Haste the Day Drop Video for "Oblivion"

HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn." They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first new music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. Not a chance! The band will release its new album DISSENTER on May 1 via Solid State Records. It's HTD's first album since 2015. Pre-order it here. 

They drop the video for "Oblivion." Watch it below.

"'Oblivion' is a cinematic, apocalyptic metalcore track that leans into scale and emotion," the band shares. "The song balances heaviness with atmosphere, creating a sense of finality and awe. Lyrically, 'Oblivion' tells an apocalyptic love story — grappling with loss, reconnection, and what it means to step into the void at the end of all things."

HTD also announced a run of tour dates set for May. They will also appear at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky in September. All upcoming performances are below.

HASTE THE DAY ON TOUR:
5/3 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl 
5/22 — Pomona, CA — Glass House
5/23 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater
5/28 — Seattle, WA — Crocodile
5/29 — Portland, OR — Revolution Hall 
9/20 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
*Festival

Haste The Day conjure the sound of coming full circle. The Indiana-bred band rekindles the spark at the heart of their signature style by sharpening the edges, tightening the melodies, and amplifying the scope with cinematic ambition. Haste The Day have clung to their integrity since initially emerging at the turn of the century. Following Burning Bridges [2004] and When Everything Falls [2005], Stephen made his formal debut as the group's frontman on Pressure The Hinges [2007]. The band unleashed a trio of fan favorite offerings, namely Dreamer [2008], the seminal Attack Of The Wolf King [2010], and Coward [2015]. The latter marked their second straight Top 20 entry on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart and second Top 10 on the Hard Rock Albums Chart. Along the way, they toured with everyone from Hollywood Undead to Norma Jean. Despite going dormant in 2016, they amassed tens of millions of streams and continued to resonate with an ever-expanding audience. As such, their 2023 reunion gig at the sold-out Furnace Fest was met with overwhelming enthusiasm. Returning with their first full-length release in eleven years, the musicians tap into who they were and push forward together on their seventh LP, Dissenter [Solid State].
 

HASTE THE DAY ARE:
Stephen Keech — Vocals 
Scott Whelan — Guitar 
Dave Krysl — Guitar 
Giuseppe Capolupo — Drums 
Michael Murphy — Bass 
Brennan Chaulk — Guitar 

JASON ALDEAN SURPRISED WITH 31 NUMBER ONES PARTY AT THE COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR

Last night, at BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s annual CRS event, country superstar Jason Aldean was surprised with a party celebrating his 31 number one hits. Hosted by BMG Americas’ President, Frontline Recordings Jon Loba and BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s EVP, Recorded Music JoJamie Hahr, the evening celebrated the two decades which have seen Aldean build a remarkable career with 13 Top 10 country albums and 31 number one hits at country radio.

Joined on stage by songwriters who helped craft his hits, Aldean said, “This is crazy…this is wild. I feel like this is every songwriter that’s ever written on my records. I had no idea about tonight - I thought I was coming to play one song and hang out for a minute and go home. Thank you so much for being here. All the writers here tonight are why I have a career so thank you so much. Between these guys and you all at country radio, Jon Loba, and everyone at BBR, thank you for tonight and for the last twenty years. I’m blown away.”

Superstars took the stage to honor Aldean with performances including Aldean’s favorite band Alabama(performing their hit and one of Aldean’s favorite’s “The Closer You Get,” which Aldean used to cover in his early sets), Blake Shelton (performing Aldean’s number one “When She Says Baby”) and Travis Tritt (performing Aldean’s number one “Night Train”). Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, reunited to perform Aldean’s number hit that they co-wrote with Morgan Wallen and Jordan Schmidt, “You Make It Easy.” His 30th number one song “Whiskey Drink” was celebrated along with “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” which is actually Aldean’s 31st number one, and was performed by Aldean.

The evening also featured video tributes from Aldean’s friends Lauren Alaina, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, HARDY, Chipper Jones, Miranda Lambert, Chase Matthew, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Willie Robertson, Darius Rucker, Bridgette Tatum, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood and Trisha Yearwood. 

Photo Credit: Jeff Johnson

Together, 54 songwriters were celebrated for Aldean’s 31 number one hits including Rhett Akins, Kurt Allison, Dylan Altman, Brent Anderson, Thomas Archer, Brett Beavers, Jaron Boyer, Will Bundy, Rodney Clawson, Jim Collins, Dallas Davidson, Chris DeStefano, Michael Dulaney, John Edwards, Jerry Flowers, Colt Ford, Andy Gibson, Brantley Gilbert, Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip, Tyler Hubbard, Brett James, Paul Jenkins, Brian Kelley, Tully Kennedy, Brandon Kinney, Kelley Lovelace, Tony Martin, Jim McCormick, Vicky McGehee, Jeff Middleton, Josh Mirenda, Wendell Mobley, Ashley Monroe, John Morgan, David Lee Murphy, Danny Myrick, Alex Palmer, Bobby Pinson, John Rich, Jimmy Robbins, Deric Ruttan, Jordan Schmidt, Jason Sellers, Bridgette Tatum, Josh Thompson, Neil Thrasher, Chris Tompkins, Michael Tyler, Lydia Vaughan, Morgan Wallen, Brad Warren, Brent Warren and Brian White. 

Aldean’s next album, Songs About Us, out April 24th, features his 31st chart-topping hit “How Far Does A Goodbye Go” as well as his new single “Don’t Tell On Me,” which was most added at country radio on impact. Currently a two-time nominee at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards for Country Artist of the Year and Country Song of the Year, he recently announced his upcoming 22-city 2026 Songs About Us Tour as well as his headlining stadium date at University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium with fellow Georgia native Luke Bryan the week of his Songs About Us album release.

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