Forbidden Release "Mutually Assured Dysfunction" Video

Bay Area thrash legends FORBIDDEN released the video for their first new song in over 15 years with "Divided By Zero" earlier this summer. Watch it here.

They follow up with the video for another new single — "Mutually Assured Dysfunction." It's a riff roarin' rager. 

Watch it below. 

"'Mutually Assured Dysfunction' is our aggressive follow-up to 'Divided By Zero,'" the band says. "Like a crack to the skull, it lands hard. It's about the DNA of endless arguments that people engage in. Sound bites over substance. This rationale is based upon the M.A.D. agreement of Rational Actors: A doctrine that assumes world leaders will be rational and self-preserving. Therefore, they will avoid any actions that would lead to their own country's demise. This leap of faith leads to the kind of dysfunction that will ultimately lead to our destruction as a species."

A crack to the skull — in more ways than one!

The band's forthcomingtour dates are below.

FORBIDDEN LIVE:
10/12 — Grita Festival — Manizales, Columbia

FORBIDDEN ARE:
Norman Skinner — Vocals
Craig Locicero — Guitar
Dan Mongrain — Guitar
Matt Camacho — Bass
Chris Kontos — Drums

ABOUT FORBIDDEN:
Forbidden were founded in 1985 as Forbidden Evil by singer Russ Anderson and guitarists Craig Locicero and Robb Flynn, bassist John Tegio, and drummer Jim Pittman while in their respective Fremont California High Schools. The quintet started playing house parties and Bay Area clubs such as the Legendary Ruthie’s Inn soon after. After a couple of lineup changes (Paul Bostaph/drums and Matt Camacho/bass) in '86, the band quickly rose through the ranks of Bay Area Thrash to gain a following and notoriety.

Flynn joined VIO-LENCE late '86, and Glen Alvelais was added as the second guitarist. It was this lineup that cemented itself into the Bay Area scene and soon after recorded 1988 release Forbidden Evil for Combat Records. After signing with Combat, the band decided that taking the "Evil" out of the name left them more options and leeway for a future without negative stigma or limitations. In 1989, they started the writing process for their second release, Twisted Into Form, released in April of 1990. This album landed more of a spotlight on the band with its critical acclaim. They supported the album with extensive tours with another legendary Bay Area Thrash band — Death Angel. Both outfits were riding a wave of critical acclaim and solid album sales through the Golden Age of Thrash Metal 1990.

In 1991, Forbidden began working on their third offering, compiling over 2 albums worth of material, which eventually became 1994's Distortion on G.U.N. Records. The band would tour throughout 1994 and 1995, with both Testament and Malevolent Creation. The industry's climate and lack of interest for thrash metal  in the mid-90s left the band frustrated and the writing during this era became their fourth album, Green, in 1996, which also led to their eventual breakup of Forbidden in 1997.

Remaining dormant until 2008 when, at the screening of the movie Get Thrashed, Locicero became inspired and contacted the band to reunite. Calvert (then an airline pilot) and Bostaph (Testament's then-drummer) weren't available, After a few lineup changes, the band recorded their 2010 comeback album Omega Wave. After touring stateside with Overkill, as well as a headline run and multiple festivals worldwide, including Santiago Chile's Metal Fest, the band faced further line up changes, and with that, the band dissolved again for another 11 years.

Fast forward to 2023, Forbidden reformed with original members Craig Locicero and Matt Camacho and Omega Wave-era guitarist Steve Smyth. Bay Area native Norman Skinner took on the role of vocalist, thrash punk drum legend Chris Kontos joined in on drums, and Forbidden was officially reborn. Their first appearance back would be Belgium's Alcatraz Metal Festival in 2023. They closed out 2023 with two sold-out performances in the Bay Area supporting the annual Death Angel Christmas Shows. 2024 saw Forbidden performing multiple festivals across the U.S. and Europe before the departure of Smyth, and the welcomed entrance of Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain.

Forbidden surged into 2025 with a singular goal in mind, writing new Forbidden music. This chapter has brought some of their most incredible songwriting yet, with the first new song "Divided By Zero" released in June 2025. Look for more new Forbidden Music in 2026!

LA dreamwave duo LUCKYANDLOVE shares 'Secret Is Out', final single from 'Humaura' album

In the home-stretch to their third album 'Humaura', electro-wave outfit LUCKYANDLOVE share the wonderfully kinetic 'Secret Is Out', an anguished theme of sacrifice, where the protagonist moves from the safety of darkness into the stark glow of discovery, the song's swirling sonic textures leading to the next high-speed beat.

LUCKYANDLOVE is the raw sonic experiment of Los Angeles-based artists Loren Luck and April Love, whose music transcends genres. Their live analog synth beats, Moog instrumentation and beautiful, harmonic vocals trigger an immediate download of fuzzy sunset synthgaze, blue-black neon darkwave, and tigerprint electro punk. With this new single, the duo weaves in and out of the shadows in a back-and-forth clandestine love affair with attention-grabbing percussion and pitch-bending strings.

'Secret Is Out' generates anticipation, the bass rising and beats prowling around before exploding into stabbing synths and overdriven analog-filter sweeps. With enchanting wistful vocals, the bell tones build to climatic sawtooth screams. Its driving pulse of drum, bass and growling synthesizers create a thrilling sense of flight—a sonic getaway. At its core, the song tells a doomed romance: a bloodsucker's devotion that must be abandoned upon exposure to the light.

"This is a story is of a love-stricken vampire, where love is tragic when caught in the sun; out of the shadows into the black light— love just must be withdrawn once the vampire’s secret is out. The track is chopped full of drum and bass, growling synths with time to hear oscillating swirls take you around till the next groove of the motorcycle escape," says April Love.

“This track laments in a kind of romantic science-fiction story painting - a picture of a break up and make up cycle of two people, a break up and make up cycle of a scene, ultimately leading to their exodus from a futuristic city."

Loren Luck adds, “It's freeing to let those secrets out and get honest with ourselves. No matter who we are, it’s okay to be ourselves. Mixed feelings about how to handle the situation. It’s just a story of how to escape from the lies. The song has a lot of parts and break downs. Lying hurts people. I like the growling synth that comes up from the low end. This is our fastest song with some calming moments.”

Released by SRD - Southern Record Distributors, 'Humaura' (pronounced "hu • mau • ra" and defined by the duo as the atmosphere that emanates from the feelings of the human spirit void of technological control), follows their latest sultry offering 'Lonely At Night' with its melancholic dream state of layered sounds, and the atomic anthem ‘I Am Human’, fused together with pulsating molten kicks, fuzzed-out analog synths and sensual vocals.

This album was recorded, mixed and mastered for digital release by Grammy award-winning engineer Be Hussey (Modern English, Swervedriver, The Church, Alcest, Twin Tribes, Boy Harsher, Luna, Kim Deal) at Balboa Studio and Catwater for the digital music, and mastered for vinyl and lathe cut by Grammy-nominated engineer Nicholas Townsend (Cheap Trick, Weezer, Garbage, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Grimes, Iron Maiden) at Townsend Mastering.

LUCKYANDLOVE’s visceral, urgently-present dark electro-pop appeal continues to stretch through time and space. Their 'Lucky + Love' and 'Transitions' albums earned them a global fan following and led to US and UK tours, while their tracks 'It's a Mistake', 'Animal' and 'Summertime Frolic' appeared in the film 'Tiger Within' (Ed Asner's final performance), featuring music supervised by Tony Knox, DJ at KXLU's No More Heroes show.

Blending raw analog synth sounds with driving punctuated percussion and punchy analog bass, the compositions on ‘Humaura’ feature enchanting lyrics rooted in emotions ranging from melancholy and sorrowful glom to a state of blissful trance. Shaped by the embers of Siouxsie and The Banshees, Cocteau Twins, and Bauhaus, resonant specters carry over from synth-laden galaxies, where the needle hit the vinyl groove and Doc Martens marched to basement dance floors.

As of October 7, 'Secret Is Out' is available on all music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  The 'Humaura' album will be released digitally and on vinyl on October 31, and can be ordered from the LUCKYANDLOVE Store or Bandcamp.

LUCKYANDLOVE will hold their record release party is October 11 at The Slipper Clutch in LA via Deathrecordzz Presents, with appearances by Warsaw Pact, Amore De Paris, No Exits, and a DJ set by Echolust. On December 13, they also perform Mohave Gold Bar in Yucca Valley, California for Luna Negra Goth Nights Presents, along with BLAKLIGHT and Dead Energy.

CREDITS
Written and arranged by Loren Luck & April Love
Produced and performed by LUCKYANDLOVE
April Love - vocals, synths (Moog, Juno, HX Stomp)
Loren Luck - drums, synths (Elektron Rytm, Elektron A4, HX Stomp)
Original songs written & performed raw on analog electronic synthesizers & analog drum machines
Recorded (live with live effects) on TASCAM DP-32SD 32-track Portastudio
Vocals recorded by Be Hussey at Catwater and Balboa Studios in Los Angeles
Recorded in LA at Downtown Rehearsal Studios & Echo Park Studios
Mixing & digital mastering by Be Hussey at Catwater (Los Angeles, CA)
Mastered for vinyl by Nick Townsend at Townsend Mastering
Album artwork painting, layout & design by LUCKYANDLOVE
Front cover artwork by Loren Luck
Videos directed By Loren Luck of LUCKYANDLOVE. Filmed in LUCKYANDLOVE's studio
Cinematography & videography by Romeal Hogan and Kevin Mapp
©℗ 2025 All rights reserved LUCKYANDLOVE 2025
Published by Oilxice Publishing (ASCAP) and Lynx Technique Publishing (ASCAP)
Vinyl and digital Download Distributed worldwide by SRD/IDOL
Catalogue no. LNL003A
LUCKYANDLOVE studio photos by Alejandro Restrepo
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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NOW ITS DARK Unleash Their Hypnotic New Single “Nymph” — A Seductive Dive into the Shadows of Modern

Emerging from the electric underbelly of Chicago’s rock scene, NOW ITS DARK have returned to lure listeners into their sonic labyrinth with their mesmerizing new single, “Nymph.” The track is a darkly seductive anthem that blends haunting melodies, cinematic atmosphere, and raw emotional power — the kind of song that doesn’t just play in your head, it takes up permanent residence.

With “Nymph,” NOW ITS DARK showcase their signature fusion of shadowy modern rock and sleek, pulse-driven production. The song slithers through tension and release — a seductive whisper one moment, a full-throated eruption the next. It’s a track that feels both intimate and immense, channeling the visceral edge of Killswitch Engage, the ethereal pull of Lacuna Coil, and the emotional gravity of Three Days Grace, yet remaining wholly their own. 

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BIO:

Chicago rock quartet NOW ITS DARK bringing raw sincerity to modern rock music. Influenced by Three Days Grace, Lacuna Coil, and Killswitch Engage. They have shared stages with Icon For Hire, A Killers Confession, and City Of The Weak. Their latest single "Nymph" showcases their mystical rock sound, continuing their evolution with producer Tavis Stanley (Art Of Dying, Saint Asonia, Adelitas Way).

I See Stars Announce 2026 'SPIN THE WHEEL TOUR' US Headliner Kicking Off February 26

Electronic metalcore pioneers I See Stars have today announced their US headlining run, the SPIN THE WHEEL TOUR, with opening acts to be announced at a later date. The tour is in support of the band's new album 'THE WHEEL' (out via Sumerian Records). Each date will have limited availability of three different VIP packages available for purchase (tickets sold separately), with perks ranging from early entry, an exclusive VIP merchandise item, and a signed, limited-edition laminate with lanyard, to photos with the band, all the way up to watching the first two songs of the set from side stage. Artist, Spotify, and Bandsintown pre-sales begin tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8, all starting at 10 am local time. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, October 11, at 10 am local time at the link here, and VIP packages are available here.

SPIN THE WHEEL TOUR US 2026 Dates:

Feb 26 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave

Feb 27 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge

Feb 28 - Columbus, OH - The KING of CLUBS

Mar 1 - Cleveland, OH - Globe Iron

Mar 2 - Philadelphia, PA - Brooklyn Bowl

Mar 4 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre

Mar 5 - Hartford, CT - The Webster

Mar 6 - Worcester, MA - Palladium (Upstairs)

Mar 7 - Baltimore, MD - The Recher

Mar 8 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground

Mar 10 - Atlanta, GA - Center Stage (The Loft)

Mar 12 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room

Mar 13 - Orlando, FL - The Beacham

Mar 14 - Destin, FL - Club LA

Mar 16 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar

Mar 17 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live

Mar 18 - Dallas, TX - Trees

Mar 20 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater

Mar 21 - Las Vegas, NV - 24 Oxford

Mar 22 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre

Mar 23 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

Mar 25 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre

Mar 26 - Seattle, WA - El Corazón

Mar 28 - Billings, MT - The Pub Station

Mar 29 - Denver, CO - Oriental Theater

Mar 30 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Sheep

Apr 1 - Kansas City, MO - Warehouse on Broadway

Apr 2 - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall

Apr 3 - Indianapolis, IN - Deluxe At Old National Centre

Apr 4 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew's Hall

ABOUT I SEE STARS

Somehow, it’s been nearly a decade since the last I See Stars album. There have, however, been a few hints and glimpses of it over the past couple of years. In 2023, the electronicore pioneers released four songs: “Anomaly”, “Drift”, “are we 3ven” and “D4MAGE DONE”, while in 2024 they put out “SPLIT”. While all five songs do appear on this record, they only revealed a fraction of what the band—these days comprised of Brent Allen (guitar), Andrew Oliver (keyboards/programming), Devin Oliver (clean and unclean vocals) and Jeff Valentine (bass)—had in store. Because THE WHEEL, the band’s sixth full-length, is an album in the truest sense of the word, one designed to be listened to in full from beginning to end, and which truly immerses you in its world when you do. It’s the product of a lot of patience, a lot of care, a lot of time, some of which was by design, some of which was out of the band’s control. 

After releasing Treehouse in 2016 and then touring on it, I See Stars did actually start working on a new album, but when Covid hit, they scrapped pretty much all of it to instead sharpen their focus. There was, after all, nothing but time, so the band decided to spend it making a record that lived up to their own expectations and which fully matched their artistic vision.

“It gave us the opportunity to take a step back and really dive into what we wanted to actually dig in and write,” says Jeff. “Not that what was done before was bad, but this gave the four of us an opportunity to sit in a room with each other and just write.”

As such, THE WHEEL is a fully-formed living memory of both of those eras, and one that places the listener right there with the band. “It's really kind of a special piece,” continues Devin, “and you feel that in the journey when you're listening to the album front to back. You feel us swimming in the mystery of what life was doing and where it was taking us.”

Produced by David Bendeth, and mostly mixed by Zakk Cervini—though Tom Norris also worked on a couple of tracks—THE WHEEL took on a life of its own when the band started making it. The album begins with “Spin It”, which is simply the sound of a wheel being spun. It’s not just for aesthetic purposes, though. In the studio each day, the band would spin a web-based digital wheel to determine which song they would work on, but it was also a way to add some levity to the creative process. 

“We would throw all the songs onto this website wheel,” remembers Andrew, “as well as some dumb, totally not creative thing in there that would like sidetrack us—but purposefully. It was this comedic approach that we were taking every day, where whatever the wheel told us to do, we’d do. It had these zany sound effects, but also created this weird vibe where we were like ‘We've just got to trust fate here.’ We're all obsessed with fate and letting things happen as they might, so the sound effect was an obvious thing for us to include—and then it took shape into a much larger concept.”

“What I really loved about the wheel concept,” adds Devin, “was it wasn't our choice. It was our choice to leave it to chance, yes, but we trusted the universe to point us in the right direction by spinning the wheel. It started off as a joke, but turned into this thing that became really important for us.”

Beyond the idea of fate and purpose, there are some other complex and deeply personal themes on this record. The yearning, tragedy-laced “carry on for you”—undoubtedly one of the saddest, most beautiful songs on the record—was written after Devin and Andrew lost their uncle to pancreatic cancer, while a number of the other songs detail Devin’s struggle with a condition called intracranial hypertension that’s caused as a result of too much fluid in the brain.

“It made me very familiar with the hospital,” says Devin. “I was hospitalized for months on end and that lasted for about two years of my life. So a lot of this record is about that. I don't deal with the chronic pain that I had from that anymore, and some would say the condition is in remission, but it's really hard for me to listen to some of these songs—truly—because there were a lot of moments writing this record where I didn't want to be alive. That's really hard for me to admit, because I'm not that person who talks about this stuff openly. I talk about it through our music—my traumas come out through my artistic expression. So listening to the record really gets emotional for me, because I'm not in the same place I once was. I'm super grateful to not be in all that pain.”

It all combines to make a record that’s as cerebral as it is visceral, as vulnerable as it is powerful, and as pure as anything I See Stars have made in their almost two-decade long career. After a long time in stasis, it’s clear to hear just how rejuvenated and refreshed they are, even as final track “Curtain Call” speeds off into the distance. That song is, as Devin calls it, “a wheel of emotion”, and ends with a question (well, two) repeated over and over again: ‘Will you ever love? Will you ever love me?’ “'Curtain Call' is tapping on every fucking thing we talked about on the whole record in one song,” says Devin. “It's almost like the wheel spinning in song form—it keeps turning round and is just racing through time and emotions. And the question we ask at the end of the song has a lot to do with the band. Will I ever be enough as an artist? Will the fans ever see us for everything we've put into this, which essentially at this point is our entire lives?”

Even just one listen to this record and it’s pretty clear that the answer to both those questions is a resounding yes.

Shoegaze-dreamrock artist Dotsun Moon releases 'Moments In The Sun' EP with video

Upstate New York-based artist Dotsun Moon presents their latest 'Moments In The Sun' EP,  a blissful and grounding collection for troubled times - four tracks inspired by self-reflection and nostalgia for the music that motivated this artist to write music in the first place. 

Based in Buffalo, Dotsun Moon is the creative wellspring of Richard Flierl, whose musical visions flow through his music even now, several incarnations on since the band released their debut album 4 A.M. in 2011. The trajectory remains steadfast on a path of dreamy offerings over the years, with this multi-instrumentalist also gradually assuming vocal duties.

Dotsun Moon also shares the video for 'Army of Me'. Navigating and overcoming adversity. this song starts with a piano riff hinting at Erik Satie before bursting into Will Sergeant-esque guitar bends.

"During difficult times, it takes all one’s effort to push outward and connect with someone or else succumb to the isolation that so much of society has compounded with technology. Use that same tech to make personal connections. If a person just hopes without acting, they are “staring in the sun.” They are expecting the tech to take care of them," says Richard Flierl.

Offering shoegaze and dreampop for here and now, this EP pays homage to the numerous pioneers of the early days of post-punk and dream pop. Engineered and mastered by Doug White at Watchmen Studios in Lockport, NY, this EP was mixed by Richard Flierl and Doug White.

Richard Flierl adds, "This is not for the casual listener and I mean that in the best of ways. Listen to these songs at least 2-3 times and let them sink in. These songs take a slower pace to help the lyrics resonate. Weather and love, for another or oneself, are the common themes between these songs,"

The title track 'Moments In The Sun', through the intertwining of synth and guitar, offers a soothing balm for a weary mind with its sense of melancholic hope, echoing the sentiment of friends navigating an overwhelming world in search of human connection. 'Winter Streets' captures the spirit of a harsh Buffalo winter, evolving from quiet sounds to a burst of energy that embodies resilience against "cabin fever". 'Piano Trailer 5' is an homage to Harold Budd and his album with Brian Eno.

Earlier this year, Dotsun Moon released his third album 'Tiger', which differs markedly from previous works having moved away from female vocals. Evoking both euphoria and a poignant sense of grounding, Dotsun Moon brings you this compelling and unique exploration through this album and videos for the lush singles 'Save Us', 'Never Had a Heart', 'Bring Love' and 'Give Up The Tears'.

Over the years, Dotsun Moon has performed with such notable artists as Mary Ognibene (The Lovely Intangibles) and Buffalo Music Hall of Famer Maria Sebastian, having also played shows with Joywave, Vanishing Kids and The Lost Patrol, not to mention Pride Festival.

The 'Moments In The Sun' EP is out now, available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where the 'Tiger' album can also be found.

CREDITS
Music & lyrics written by Richard Flierl (ASCAP)
Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, programming & synths by Richard Flierl
Mixed by Richard Flierl and Doug White at Watchmen Studios in Lockport, NY
Engineered and mastered by Doug White at Watchmen Studios
Cover artwork by Doc Wintersmith
Artist photos by Meredith Snow
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Kaupe - Destroyer of Worlds

From the swamps of Deland, Florida, a sonic storm brews, one forged in technical fury and melodic defiance. KAUPE, the progressive instrumental metal unit known for their dense arrangements and atmospheric scope, return with their third and most daring full-length to date: Destroyer of Worlds, out October 17, 2025 via Morbid Subculture.

Formed in 2016 by guitarist Brett Walker (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE) and drummer Marc Larabel, KAUPE quickly expanded with the additions of Pete Medrano on bass and Patrick Ross on keys. Their music has always defied easy categorization, blending influences like FAITH NO MORE, MESHUGGAH, DEFTONES, and even synthwave pioneers like PERTURBATOR and CARPENTER BRUT. The result is a uniquely visual, cinematic sound: massive, intricate, and emotional, all without relying on traditional vocals. Until now.

Destroyer of Worlds marks a bold evolution. For the first time, KAUPE invited voices into their dystopian soundscape, including Scott Angelacos (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE, HOLLOW LEG) on the blistering “RMR-1029” and Matt Decker (TANGENT, GINKO BALBOA) on the thrash-forward “Next Time Wear a Black Shirt.” Sample artist Viewer Discretion (formerly of ACP PRO) lends his textural collage work to key tracks, warping real-world commentary into surreal commentary on modern decay.

The album opens with “The Past Will Own You,” a sample-driven instrumental that sets the tone for what’s to come: crushing grooves, layered synths, and an ominous atmosphere that feels equal parts sci-fi and spiritual collapse. “Living Among the Dead” follows with over 70 recorded tracks: an orchestration of chaos that caused mixing engineer Stephen Sheppert (RADIENT KNIFE) to lovingly scold the band for exceeding the original mix estimate. The song pushes and pulls between moments of clarity and total darkness, offering the album’s most cinematic arc.

“Unresolved Trauma,” once joined with “RMR-1029,” became its own beast during writing. Influenced by THE MARS VOLTA and CAR BOMB, it charges forward with compressed intensity, every second packed with purpose. The title track, “Destroyer of Worlds,” emerges like a machine uprising. Built on off-time dissonance reminiscent of BLOODLET, the song’s polyrhythmic solo section pulses through time signatures like 6/4, 5/4, and 4/4, an apocalyptic overture for the digital age. It’s a metaphor for modern decay: technology, media, and dopamine-fueled consumption tearing apart the very fabric of human interaction.

Then comes the shift. “Next Time Wear a Black Shirt,” a 2:31 eruption of punk-thrash with Matt Decker on vocals, adds a jolt of life. The title, a joke about fashion faux pas at a metal show, hides a song about the quiet importance of simple requests in life’s final moments. From there, the album plunges into darker terrain with “All That’s Left Is Sin,” a blast of aggression softened by haunting synth drones. “The Joy of Sorrow” rides a pendulum between Meshuggah-like precision and sweeping, emotional release, showcasing the band’s unique ability to make technicality feel heartfelt.

But it’s “RMR-1029” that may linger longest in listeners’ heads. Scott Angelacos roars prophetic lines, “Quantum computing will be the key to make better pornography," while Viewer Discretion’s audio collage builds a dystopian narrative of technological dependency. It’s heavy, it’s unnerving, and it feels real.

The final track, “Rosen Bridge,” was originally an interlude but became something greater, a quiet moment of cosmic optimism in an otherwise bleak journey. The dueling guitar and keyboard solos feel like a conversation between machines that finally understand emotion, much like “Transitioning” from Cognitive Dissonance.

Destroyer of Worlds is the culmination of everything KAUPE has built since their debut The Depths in 2018. It’s heavier. It’s darker. It’s more experimental. It features a powerhouse mix by Stephen Sheppert (RADIANT KNIFE), and mastering from legendary engineer Alan Douches (CONVERGE, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN). It abandons conventional timing and form in favor of evolution, risk, and emotional release.

For fans of CONVERGE, DEFTONES, TOOL, CARPENTER BRUT, or anyone who’s ever found comfort in the beautiful chaos of sound, Destroyer of Worlds offers something rare: a metal record that doesn’t just rage, it thinks.

About KAUPE:

KAUPE is an instrumental progressive metal band from Deland, Florida that has spent the last decade forging a sound as ferocious as it is cinematic. Formed in 2016 by guitarist Brett Walker (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE) and drummer Marc Larabel, the band was born from a desire to create music that tells stories without words, narratives carved into melody, rhythm, and atmosphere. Soon joined by bassist Pete Medrano and keyboardist Patrick Ross, KAUPE solidified into a unit intent on pushing sonic boundaries.

Drawing influence from an eclectic range of artists: FAITH NO MORE, MESHUGGAH, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, CARPENTER BRUT, DEFTONES, PALLBEARER, and more, KAUPE crafts music that defies traditional genre expectations. Though most often labeled “progressive metal,” their compositions bend and blend metal, punk, new wave, synth, and even classical elements into sweeping instrumentals full of tension and release. With every release, the band explores new terrain, always moving forward, never nostalgic, and never comfortable.

Their debut The Depths (2018) introduced KAUPE’s penchant for intricate grooves and immersive soundscapes. Cognitive Dissonance (2021) expanded their sonic range and earned praise for its synth-laced melodies and dynamic storytelling. But it’s their upcoming third full-length, Destroyer of Worlds (2025), that fully realizes the band’s vision. For the first time, KAUPE features guest vocalists and sample artists, including: Scott Angelacos (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE, HOLLOW LEG), Matt Decker (TANGENT, GINKO BALBOA), and Viewer Discretion (formerly of ACP PRO). The result is their heaviest and darkest album yet: a dystopian exploration of modern life and technological dependency, engineered with precision and emotional depth.

Whether performing alongside icons like CYNIC, ANDREW WK, or VIRGIL DONATI, or building immersive sonic worlds in the studio, KAUPE brings unmatched chemistry and purpose to everything they create. Their live shows are celebrated for their energy and musicianship, offering a rare kind of instrumental storytelling that transcends words and speaks directly to the subconscious.

KAUPE is not revivalist. KAUPE is not retro. KAUPE is a glimpse into the sonic future, one shaped by distortion, dissonance, and the haunting beauty of what comes next.

KAUPE is: 

  • Brett Walker – Guitar

  • Marc Larabel – Drums

  • Pete Medrano – Bass

  • Patrick Ross – Keys


Connect with KAUPE:

Bandcamp: https://kaupe.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaupeBand/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaupeband/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kaupeband7490
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Pl9nD4kJTHY0vIeSrZsKC?si=Ec213tffRqucNP0bmr1hQg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kaupe/1437836230

Dark Folk Act GREET To Unveil 'I Know How To Die'

I Know How To Die is the debut full-length album from Leeds, UK, based songsmith GREET (aka Matthew Broadley). The enchanting dark folk sound evokes the dynamic, awe-inspiring and untamable landscape found in surrounding county of Yorkshire. GREET blurs the lines of traditional folk and drone, diving further into the worlds between reality and fantasy. Through this is created a wonderfully unique cinematic and doom laden atmosphere.

I know how to die,
Yet I am here still, battle worn,
My purpose not fulfilled.
A song is calling and still,
I am here

I Know How To Die was written and self recorded at Matthew’s humble home surroundings in Leeds, UK, over the early months of 2025, with additional Violin by Simon Barr on "Eulogy" and Poem reading by Steve Von Till on "Keening". Working in close collaboration once again with mix & mastering engineer David Campbell and photographer Richard Newby to bring the final vision to life. I Know How To Diewill be released on October 17th, 2025, on limited edition vinyl via Fiadh Productions in the US.

About GREET:
Through GREET, Matthew Broadley brings to life an ethereal sound through the use of harmonium, intense percussion and powerful droning arrangements. Furthermore, flute, bells, strings and guitars act as sonic agents transporting between realms of battles, taverns and woodlands.

GREET emerged in 2024 and released two EPs, Harmonium 1 and Harmonium 2 in the same year via Fiadh Productions. Live shows with ONE LEG ONE EYE, STEVE VON TILL and ORA COGAN have seen GREET mesmerize audiences. In 2025 GREET made an appearance at Roadburn, along with an array of other weird and wonderful folk festivals of the UK, which has led to a fast-growing following. 

GREET Is:
Matthew Broadley - Harmonium, Vocals, Percussion, Synths, Guitars, flutes

Links:
Bandcamp: https://greet.bandcamp.com/album/i-know-how-to-die
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greet.lds/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Greet.Harmonium

Creeper Share "Prey for the Night" Video

CREEPER's Sanguivore proved to be their most career-defining album to date, propelling them to their biggest headline show at the OVO Wembley Arena.

Their new album SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH, which will be released on Halloween (October 31) goes deeper into that narrative. After enamoring devotees and newcomers alike with the double shot of tracks "Headstones" and "Blood Magick (It's A Ritual)," CREEPER continue to cast a spell of anticipation with the new single "Prey For The Night."

Watch it below.

Throwback darkwave synth stabs flail into the darkness as "Prey For The Night" gets underway, with William von Ghould's sinister baritone setting the scene. From there, it becomes a characteristically lavish and larger-than-life sound, blending classic '80s hard rock riffage, a searing Steinman-esque chorus, theatrical vocal interplay with keyboardist Hannah Greenwood, and a blast of saxophone. Even the title is possessed by a devilishly dark double meaning.

CREEPER's ambition is to always go bigger, grander and more unpredictable than before — and that's what they've achieved with SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH. The story follows a British rock band immersed in the decadence of an American tour at the height of the Satanic Panic of the '80s. Yet each stop leaves fresh decay in the shape of a mysterious trail of deceased fans. The world is quick to lay blame at the bloodied hands of the band, but there's more to this story than is first apparent… enter the ruthless hunter, Mistress Of Death, who is on their trail with all axe and no mercy. 

The album is bookended with narratives from, good friend of the band, Patricia Morrison (Sisters Of Mercy and The Damned). and the strings come courtesy of the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

CREEPER have raided the abyss to present a range of collectible curiosities for SANGUIVORE II: MISTRESS OF DEATH, which are available HERE.

Physical formats include blood red and full moon white vinyl formats, both of which will soon sell-out their limited edition runs — a SANGUIVORE double-bill cassette housed in an old school VHS case has already sold-out. New merch designs are just as imaginative, led by a "Mistress of Death" embroidered bomber jacket and a "SANGUIVORE 666" ice hockey shirt.

This year has already seen CREEPER complete sold-out UK headline shows as well as storm festivals from Rock Am Ring/Rock Am Park and Graspop through to Bloodstock and Tomorrow’s Ghosts. Next up is a run of shows as special guests to Ice Nine Kills.

CREEEPER will also appear at the MCM Comic Con at London's ExCel on October 25. Their social media mistress Darcia, The Vampire Familiar will host a live panel to discuss the new album, and they will also participate in a meet-and-greet signing session.

Creeper will tour the UK as special guest to Ice Nine Kills in December. The dates are below.

WITH ICE NINE KILLS:
12/8 — Manchester, UK — O2 Victoria Warehouse
12/9 — Glasgow, SCT — OVO Hydro
12/10 — Nottingham, UK — Motorpoint Arena
12/12 — London, UK — Ovo Arena Wembley

Tombstones In Their Eyes shares 'Under Dark Skies', heralding first album released via Little Cloud Records & Shore Dive Records

LA-based psychedelic rock outfit Tombstones In Their Eyes presents their brooding single 'Under Dark Skies', previewing their 'Under Dark Skies' album, to be released via Little Cloud Records (for North America) and Shore Dive Records (for the UK and EU). Without wallowing in self-pity and emotional upheaval, this song leans hopefully toward a new beginning in the understanding that sometimes the bottom is the best place to start. 

The video was created by Italian multi-arts visionary Francesca Bonci, known for her work with Federale (BJM's Collin Hegna), British bard Philip Parfitt, The Dandy Warhols' Peter G. Holmström a.k.a. Pete International Airport and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell.

Tombstones In Their Eyes is made up of John Treanor (vocals & guitar), Stephen Striegel (drums), Courtney Davies (vocals), Phil Cobb (guitar), Paul Boutin (guitar), Nic Nifoussi (bass) and Clea Cullen (vocals). What began casually a decade ago has evolved into a powerhouse band known for their expansive psychedelic soundscapes. For Treanor, these sonic explorations are like a cosmic therapy session - an immersive subliminal journey, as well as a way to grapple with anxiety.

This record was created during a year of intense personal change, followed by a clearing of the decks and a move forward into a place light and gratitude. Recorded and engineered by Paul Roessler (Josie Cotton, Nina Hagen, Hayley and the Crushers, Gitane Demone) at Kitten Robot Studios, this album was co-produced by John Treanor and mastered by multi-platinum engineer Alex DeYoung at DeYoung Masters (Michael Jackson, BTS, Macy Gray, The Linda Lindas, TSOL).

“'Under Dark Skies' is essentially a prayer sent for a path forward from the darkness of the spirit into the light. When the spirit is crushed, a rebirth is possible but the way forward is not always obvious. I feel fortunate to have a creative outlet like music to deal with the chaos in my head. Having said that, fighting the urges for self destruction by self-soothing in harmful ways is still not easy," says John Treanor.

"We live in a tough and harsh world that is also filled with beauty and joy. Finding beauty and joy is the goal. I’m aware that I have many privileges and do not discount that, but mental health challenges do not seem to discriminate. Finding strength and hope is a daily practice that I must undertake and writing these songs is one of the many ways that I cope. By expressing and sharing these feelings, I let go of the poison and seek connection with others.”

This album arrives a year on from their latest 'Asylum Harbour' album (and standoutaudio-visual trips for 'I Am Cold', 'By My Side', 'Gimme Some Pain', 'I Like to Feel Good' and 'Mirror'), released via Kitten Robot Records.

The single is now out everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where the 'Asylum Harbour' album can also be found on CD and on snazzy red vinyl. On December 5, the full 'Under Dark Skies' album will be released via Little Cloud Records (US) and Shore Dive Records (UK and EU).

CREDITS
Words and Music written by John Treanor
John Treanor - vocals & guitar    
Joel Wasko - bass guitar  
Stephen Striegel - drums & percussion  
Courtney Davies - harmony and backing vocals
Clea Cullen - harmony and backing vocals
Recorded at Kitten Robot Studios in Los Angeles, CA
Produced and Engineered by Paul Roessler
Co-produced by John Treanor
Mastered by Alex DeYoung at DeYoung Masters
Cover design by Robin Gnista
Released by Little Cloud Records (US) LC-136
and Shore Dive Records (UK & EU)
'Under Dark Skies' video by Francesca Bonci 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 

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The Devil Wears Prada Share "Eyes" Video

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA — Mike Hranica [vocals], Jeremy DePoyster[guitar, clean vocals], Kyle Sipress [guitar], Jonathan Gering [keys, synths, programming, percussion], and Giuseppe Capolupo [drums] — will unleash their ninth album Flowers on November 14 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

They share the video for "Eyes."

The video finds Prada as puppets navigating a maze. Watch and find out where the puppet master pulling the strings leads them. 

"'Eyes' is about coming to a point in life where you start to question the reality of what you once believed," states Gering. "It captures the feeling of wanting to break away from something that has only worked against you and the struggle to find a new way to move forward."

DePoyster weighs in, saying, "'Eyes' is a song about desperately yearning for answers, wondering why you keep ending up in the same place without a clear path forward. When you're caught in a wave of anxiety and the things you've been taught are of little help, you're desperate for clarity and hope."

He finishes, "Sonically, this song is a journey, contrasting between tight melodic verses and fuzzed out riffs. It's an anthem for when you need the validation that no one has the answers. We're all just doing our best."

Flowers marks the start of an incredibly epic cycle and phase for the band. The global touring scheduling finds The Devil Wears Prada playing some of the biggest shows of their career. They just wrapped the Summer of Loud tour, which packed amphitheaters through the summer. Additionally, the single "For You" is the band's first-ever track to chart on both the Mediabase and Billboard Active Rock charts. TDWP are continuing to hit new milestones two decades into their career, proving their vitality as a career band.

The band also graces the Fall 2025 cover of Revolver. See the issue below. Get it here. 

TDWP have a slew of international tour dates on deck, including dates in Australia with Bullet For My Valentine; headline shows in South Africa; and a trek across Europe with Ice Nine Kills and Creeper. The band will also appear at Warped Tour in Orlando on November 15-16. The band will also embark on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise in January, as well. All tour dates are here.

Brutal Surf-Death Metal Band STILLBIRTH Release New Single, "Throne Of Bones", Off Of Upcoming Concept Album 'Survival Protocol'

German brutal-surf-death-party metal band STILLBIRTH leave a trail of bloodshed in their wake with their latest single "Throne Of Bones", off of their upcoming concept album, Survival Protocol. STILLBIRTH will unleash Survival Protocol on October 31st via rising metal label Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed Homo Deus, which was released in 2023.

"Throne Of Bones" kicks off with a towering drum groove and ominous guitar riffs. Monstrously guttural vocals dominate the soundscape, calling forth a tale of apocalyptic despair. The rhythmic chorus provides some order among the chaos, but it isn't long before all hell breaks loose once again with a burst of pig squeals and punchy riffs. Though a groovy rhythm pervades the music, STILLBIRTH are determined to keep their listeners on their toes, punctuating the flow of the song with more extreme elements.

Survival Protocol is a concept album that tells the story of an unknown hero surviving a nuclear apocalypse. The narrative began on the album Annihilation of Mankind and now reaches its conclusion on Survival Protocol. It picks up where Homo Deus left off: the true creator descends from the skies, and the epic battle for planetary dominance begins. Humanity is nearly wiped out, with a handful of survivors managing to escape into space. After a long journey, they discover a habitable planet and begin to colonize it. The events of this journey are told across the tracks of Survival Protocol.

Watch the video for "Throne Of Bones" BELOW.

Pre-Order Survival Protocol HERE: https://stillbirth.rpm.link/survivalprotocol

STILLBIRTH is a slamming death metal force from Hagen, Germany, known for their chaotic live shows, unrelenting brutality, and wild blend of Death Metal, Grindcore, Deathcore, and Slam. Since 1999, the band has been obliterating venues and festivals worldwide with an extreme sound fueled by filthy grooves, blast beats, and a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s equal parts destruction and party.
 
Founded by guitarist-turned-vocalist Lukas Swiaczny, STILLBIRTH quickly gained a cult following with their 2002 debut Happy Stillbirth Party. After a short hiatus from 2003 to 2005, the band came roaring back, contributing to international split releases and building a reputation across Europe. Their sophomore effort, Plakative Aggressionen (2009), led to their first Eastern European tour and set the tone for a relentless schedule of releases and performances.
 
By 2011, Endgame Is Near expanded their reach, earning them a spot on their first U.S. tour. STILLBIRTH's 2015 album Global Error marked a high point, with back-to-back tours across the U.S. and Europe. Their signing to Unique Leader Records saw them level up again with Annihilation of Mankind (2018), landing major festival appearances and a tour through Asia.
 
In 2019, they revisited their roots with Back to the Stoned Age, re-recording fan favorites with updated production and guest vocals. The follow-up, Revive the Throne (2020), doubled down on brutality with dual basses, massive grooves, and razor-sharp production—setting a new bar for heaviness in their discography.
 
Tragedy struck in 2021 with the passing of bassist and engineer Dominik “Pumpa” Koenig. His legacy lives on in the band’s music and spirit. After signing to Distortion Music Group in 2022, STILLBIRTH dropped Homo Deus in 2023, toured Europe with KATAKLYSM and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, and crushed stages at Summer Breeze, Party.San, and Tolminator.
 
Now, STILLBIRTH is poised to unleash their ninth full-length, Survival Protocol, on October 31st, a dystopian concept album promising their most refined yet devastating sound to date.
 
STILLBIRTH is a party at the edge of the apocalypse. Total madness guaranteed!

STILLBIRTH IS:

  • Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals

  • Martin Grupe – Drums

  • Lukas Kaminski – Bass

  • Leonard Thoma – Guitar

  • Szymon Skiba – Guitar

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Ancient Chinese Poetry Meets Symphonic Metal in WHEEL OF TIME’s "China Moon"

Progressive power metal project WHEEL OF TIME is set to release its latest single “China Moon”, a sweeping fusion of East and West that channels the grandeur of symphonic metal with the elegance of traditional Chinese poetics.
 

Encouraged by mentor and ex-MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro to emphasize national characteristics, Hong originally wrote “China Moon” in Chinese, in the style of Song Dynasty lyric poetry (Song Ci, 宋词), one of China’s most celebrated literary forms. The imagery recalls a poet of old, drifting half-dreaming on a moonlit river, contemplating fate and the fleeting nature of life.

Inspired in part by the 2023 Chinese animated film 30,000 Miles from Chang’an, Hong reimagined the song for an international audience, rewriting the lyrics while preserving its Chinese essence.

The single features a remarkable cast of collaborators: opera and stage vocalist Eszter Vegvari, whose dramatic delivery gives the song its emotional center; orchestrator Marcos Barilari, collaborating with WHEEL OF TIME for the second time and elevating the track with lush symphonic textures; and Ariel Tsao on the traditional Chinese Guzheng, weaving an authentic timbre into the arrangement. Together, they bring to life Hong’s vision of a cross-cultural musical journey that is both intimate and expansive.

The project’s debut full-length album Asymmetry is slated for release on November 12, 2025, promising a grand showcase of WHEEL OF TIME’s progressive, power, and symphonic fusion.

About WHEEL OF TIME:

WHEEL OF TIME is a progressive power metal project founded by Beijing-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Jimmie Hong. Blending the technical precision of progressive metal with the melodic strength of power metal and symphonic elements, WHEEL OF TIME creates expansive, narrative-driven music that crosses genres and borders. The project features collaborations with world-renowned musicians including Derek Sherinian, Tony MacAlpine, Michele Luppi, and Timo Tolkki. With a truly international lineup and a sound that integrates subtle Eastern melodic influences, WHEEL OF TIME explores themes of time, destiny, and self-discovery. The debut full-length album Asymmetry releases November 12, 2025.

Defeated Sanity Release Punishing New Drum Playthrough

Having dedicated this year to leveling Europe and Latin America behind the sheer brutality of the band's latest Billboard-busting offering, Defeated Sanity are capping off 2025 with their first U.S. tour for Chronicles of Lunacy.

The long-standing innovators of brutal technical death metal are kicking off this mad-dash run with a special headlining show in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Defeated Sanity will then conjoin with their fellow lunatics in Corpse Pile, Despised Icon and Sanguisugabogg - who featured the band's vocalist Josh Welshman on their new single - for 22 dates covering both coasts.  Along the way, Skinless, Bayway, Ringworm, Upon Stone and other guests will appear during select shows.  

"We can't wait to finally present our new album Chronicles of Lunacy to our U.S. fans live and in action", Defeated Sanity says. "Be sure to join us as we brutalize the U.S. once again".  

As they prepare to slam America with the critically-acclaimed Chronicles of Lunacy, today, Defeated Sanity are releasing a new drum playthrough for the album's most punishing song. "Condemned to Vascular Famine" will have heads banging, bodies flying and brains exploding when the band spills its bloodlust all over the stage.  

"'Condemned to Vascular Famine' was voted by our fans as their favorite song off Chronicles of Lunacy, so we decided to open our set with it on the last tour", says Defeated Sanity's drummer, primary songwriter and co-founding member Lille Gruber. "'The song is a very epic and varied composition. It's quite funny to start out a big Euro fest with this weird drum beat, but we like to fuck with our audience, as everyone knows".

Watch Defeated Sanity drummer Lille Gruber crush "Condemned to Vascular Famine" below.

Get tickets at https://defeatedsanity.com/

Defeated Sanity 2025 U.S. Tour Dates
with Sanguisugabogg, Despised Icon and Corpse Pile + special guests

November 2 - Cambridge, MA @ Sonia Live Music Venue [HEADLINE SHOW] [TICKETS]~
November 4 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall [TICKETS]*
November 5 - Chicago, IL @ Metro [TICKETS]**
November 6 - Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old National Centre) [TICKETS]***
November 7 - Lawrence, KS @ The Granada [TICKETS]
November 8 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 9 - Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater [TICKETS]
November 11 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater [TICKETS]#
November 12 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]#
November 13 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre [TICKETS]#
November 14 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater [TICKETS]#
November 15 - Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club [TICKETS]#
November 17 - Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge & Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 18 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk [TICKETS]##
November 19 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Downstairs) [TICKETS]##
November 21 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]##
November 22 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade [TICKETS]##
November 23 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground [TICKETS]##
November 25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre [TICKETS]
November 26 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]###
November 28 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza [TICKETS]^
November 29 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer [TICKETS]^
November 30 - Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs [TICKETS]^^
~ only Defeated Sanity
* with Everybody Dies
** with Everybody Dies + Gorgasm
*** with Volcano + Ran Thru
# with Upon Stone
## with Bayway
### with Bludgeoned by Deformity
^ with Skinless
^^ with Ringworm + Anatomize

Chronicles of Lunacy is out now on Season of Mist.

Order the new limited-edition gold with black splatters vinyl variant.

https://orcd.co/defeatedsanitythecroniclesoflunacy

None of their albums are ever going to follow a straight line, but on Chronicles of Lunacy, Defeated Sanity return to sheer brutality.  


Lineup
Josh Welshman - Vocals
Vaughn Stoffey - Guitars
Jacob Schmidt - Bass
Lille Gruber - Drums

Guest musicians
Danny Nelson and Paolo Paguntalan provide backup vocals on "Amputationsdrang" and "Accelerating the Rot"

Recording Studio
Thousand Caves Studio in January 2024.

Production
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Colin Marston.
Produced by Colin Marston and Defeated Sanity.

Cover Art
Artwork by Jon Zig
Title lettering by Liz Schmidt
Layout by Alex Eckman-Lawn

Order & Stream
https://orcd.co/defeatedsanitythecroniclesoflunacy

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Orbit Culture Share "Bloodhound" Video — WATCH // "Death Above Life" Album Out Now

Sweden’s ORBIT CULTURE have released the video for "Bloodhound" ahead of the release of the acclaimed new album Death Above Life. 

Watch the nightmarish, horror movie-influenced video, shot by their longtime partners Riivata Visuals, below.

The band comments "'Bloodhound' is probably the angriest song we've written to date. We've always been somewhat reluctant to use explicit language in our music — maybe out of habit, maybe out of respect, we honestly dont know. But when that opening riff came to life, it just had this raw, primal energy that demanded something more. The song sounded furious from the start, and to match that intensity, we knew it was time to break our own rules and let the anger speak freely.

"The lyrics came together faster than almost anything we've done before. It was like this outburst — a child-like hammering of aggression onto the page. Usually, we try to keep ourselves in check, to polish things a bit. But this track is the 1% of the time where we didn't. Where we couldn't.

"'Bloodhound' is about anger — at people, at situations, at an industry that often exploits the very people trying to make it within it. It's about the cycle of revenge, the moments of acceptance, and then the anger flaring up again because nothing really changes. This song is about reclaiming your voice, your power, your worth. It’s about calling out the bloodsuckers, the manipulators — and making sure they don't get to take from you anymore."

Hailing from the small town of Eksjö, Sweden (located between the revered metal cities of Gothenburg and Stockholm), the quartet (guitarist and vocalist Niklas Karlsson, guitarist Richard Hansson, bassist Fredrik Lennartsson and drummer Christopher Wallerstedt) have grown into a global force, melding together riffs that are equal parts thrash, death metal and industrial with arresting hooks and a layered atmosphere that invites comparison to Gojira, Metallica and Static-X while carving out something that is uniquely their own.
 
ORBIT CULTURE’s 2023 album, Descent and its subsequent EP release, The Forgotten topped many year-end lists in 2023 including Metal Hammer who described the album as: "a formidable entwining of modern metal’s most effective and exciting strands into an impressive milestone." Exhaustive worldwide touring and a steady stream of crowd-pummeling festival slots across the globe have set the stage for something much larger.
 
Orbit Culture is a band poised. They are the sound of metal in the most modern sense.

Kirk Windstein Unleashes "ETHEREAL WAVES" Solo Album + Shares Lyric Video for "Lord of Retribution"

KIRK WINDSTEIN of Down, Crowbar, Kingdom Of Sorrow fame has just unleashed his latest solo effort Ethereal Waves through Perseverance Media Group, the label of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta. 

He shares the lyric video for the sludge-tastic "Lord of Retribution." Watch and listen below.

The album is an epic, 10-song journey into the mind of one of our most prolific riff masters today.

The Crowbar/Down axeman's signature voice, riffs, and songwriting soar on Ethereal Waves.

Fresh off a sold-out Crowbar tour, Windstein is having a TikTok moment, reaching thousands of new fans on the platform.

Three vinyl variants are available, including signed copies. One bundle includes his new Cherry Chocolate Chipotle "Sauce Of Doom."

Get it here.

chokecherry Announce Debut Album "Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls" Out 11/14 + Band Shares "Major Threat" Video

chokecherry, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Izzie Clark and vocalist/bassist E. Scarlett Levinson, are thrilled to announce the November 14 release of their debut album Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls. Pre-order it here. 

To celebrate this moment, chokecherry release the video for the angular new single "Major Threat." 

While chokecherry are known for crafting lush soundscapes, "Major Threat," whose title nods to hardcore legends Minor Threat, is inherently punk rock and gritty, giving fans something they've not yet heard from the band. It's jarring — in the best possible way. The accompanying visual, shot on VHS and delivered in just a few days, demonstrates the important DIY spirit at chokecherry's core.
 
Watch the video, co-directed by Clark and Whitney Otte below.

"I grew up on heavy surf punk — hello, Southern California — and this track brings me back to 2016-era mosh pits at the Teragram Ballroom in L.A. or the Velvet Jones in Santa Barbara," Clark explains, tearing back the curtain and inviting the listener to fully immerse themself into the experience of the song. "Vocally, I was very inspired by Brendan Yates (Turnstile) and Zack de La Rocha (Rage Against the Machine). The inspiration for the track came from a (fleeting) feeling of being discarded. The accompanying video is co-directed and pokes fun at the hell that is the 21st century dating scene." 

Levinson weights in, saying, "'Major Threat' is one of the few currently recorded chokecherry tracks that really allows listeners to dip their toes into our live energy. This includes mosh pits, screaming, and running into the crowd mid-song. It's a direct homage to the scenes that shaped us and continue to do so, calling on inspirations like Turnstile and Mannequin Pussy."

She continues, "Of course, the bridge is packed out with classic chokecherry harmonies and layers, and the track concludes with a last-minute twist. The final lyrics are a nod to the toxic cycle of craving something (or someone) that's rejecting you; it hurts like hell and drives you crazy, but in the end, getting left is probably for the best."

Pulling from essences of their childhoods exposed to rock 'n'roll, adolescent years spent exploring '90s post-rock, pop, indie, alt-rock, hardcore, queer musicians, even metal, and their own young adulthood filled with small shows in the Bay Area from a plethora of artists and genres, chokecherry's debut LP, produced by Chris Coady, Christopher Grant, and Zach Tuch, fearlessly pursues creating a snapshot in time, capturing the sonic culture of San Francisco, the political movements overflowing our senses in 2025, the social deterioration of empathy and humanity in the 21st century, and what it means to be human in a time where it feels like there are so few left. "The album isn't about heartbreak over an individual — some of it is — but it's from the state of the world. That's what it is. It's about heartbreak over the loss of childhood and the imagined future that you might have had when you were young, because that doesn't exist. It's actively been taken away from all of us and everything is being stripped before our very eyes, constantly, every single day," says Levinson.

Within 10 tracks, chokecherry piece together the very essence of what it means to be a sentient being in this cruel world, Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls is a dichotomy in its entirety;  introspective and panoramic, tender and intense, personal and social, post-rock and shoegaze, but so is the duality of man. chokecherry encompass all that is severely lacking – empathetic humanity.

chokecherry will embark on their first ever full North American headline tour, with special guests The Sewing Club. The trek kicks off with a West Coast record release show weekend, celebrating Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls with special guests Pure Hex. The California release weekend includes a hometown San Francisco show, in addition to shows in Los Angeles and Santa Ana. 


The tour runs through December 21 in Salt Lake City. All dates are below. Get tickets here. 

CHOKECHERRY:
NORTH AMERICA — FALL 2025:
WITH GUESTS THE SEWING CLUB:
11/14 — San Francisco, CA — Bottom of the Hill* 
11/15 — Los Angeles, CA — Zebulon* 
11/16 — Santa Ana, CA — Constellation Room*
11/29 — Phoenix, AZ — Valley Bar
11/30 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
12/2 — Dallas, TX — Three Links
12/3 — Austin, TX — 29th St Ballroom 
12/5 – Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade 
12/6 — Nashville, TN — Cannery Hall 
12/7 — Carrboro, NC — Cat's Cradle
12/9 — Philadelphia, PA — Warehouse on Watts
12/10 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery 
12/11 — Queens, NY — TV Eye
12/12 — Cambridge, MA — Sonia 
12/13 — Montreal, QC — Cabaret Foufounes
12/14 — Toronto, ON — Hard Luck Bar 
12/16 — Columbus, OH — A&R Music Bar 
12/17 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge 
12/18 — Columbia, MO — Rose Music Hall 
12/20 — Denver, CO — Marquis 
12/21 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kilby Court
*Record Release Show

Deathcore Outfit BURIAL PATH Unveils Powerful New Track “Magnum Opus.”

Emerging from the crucible of reinvention, BURIAL PATH, one of the most electrifying voices in the deathcore underground, has released their latest single “Magnum Opus.”

From the opening surge to its final resonance, “Magnum Opus” embodies the transformative journey of the self: from destruction, to dissolution, to rebirth in gold. It is a sonic alchemy that combines visceral intensity with hauntingly ethereal soundscapes, evoking both the brutality of collapse and the beauty of transcendence.

“From flame to form, the self dissolves and reignites. Gold flows where the old self burned. The great work begins,” the band declares.

The single’s lyrics delve deep into themes of ego death, purification, and rebirth, drawing on esoteric imagery:

‘Calcination, a rebirth takes hold,
Through vitriol these veins flow of gold.
Ego death, reflection, unification within the cycle…’

With “Magnum Opus” BURIAL PATH continues to redefine deathcore, expanding the genre’s boundaries with both philosophical depth and sonic ferocity. The track serves not only as a declaration of artistic evolution but also as a ritualistic invocation, a call to embrace transformation in all its violent, radiant beauty.

About BURIAL PATH:

"Formed in 2023, BURIAL PATH consists of Aïcha Finnleikr (vocals) and Jack B (guitar) from Texas, and Nebraskan Matthew McClure (guitar).  Their sound is a refined evolution of Deathcore, leveraging modern production to craft an atmosphere that is both entrancing and resonant, designed to evoke deep emotions and provoke thoughtful introspection through their music.

Join BURIAL PATH in their journey through the depths of music and emotion with their debut single, "The Seeker." This introduction promises a profound resonance with listeners, marking the beginning of a transformative musical expedition.

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INNERWISH Release New Single And Lyric Video For "Defend Our Children's Hope"

INNERWISH's "Defend Our Children’s Hope" is a powerful tribute to the next generation, urging us all to take responsibility for their future and defend their right to hope and opportunity. With their signature blend of driving riffs, soaring melodies, and anthemic choruses, INNERWISH deliver both a poignant message and a timeless heavy metal hymn.

The single is accompanied by a stirring lyric video that underscores its urgency. With lines like “We fall and then we rise / It’s the battle for a new dawn / We conquer not divide / Protect, defend our children’s hope,” the song speaks directly to today’s world of division and uncertainty. At its core, it’s a call for unity, resilience, and compassion, a reminder that safeguarding a better future is a responsibility we all share.

Watch the video Below.

Reflecting on the song’s origins, INNERWISH share:

"To be or not to be in the album? That is the question! For sure a question we asked ourselves a lot because having 15 songs makes you keep some of them out of the album. And it’s not a matter of being a lesser song, especially in this case, but it’s just the way it is sometimes. No matter what, this song has all the classical INNERWISH elements, the ones that lasted all these years. Groove, melodies and hook-y chorus. We talked about children on 'Sea of Lies' and we do it here as well. Different writer, different perspective/impression. Again, for the children. They are the hope of the mankind, they are our hope, they deserve way more. After all, this world isn’t their fault but ours."

In times where global crises weigh heavily on young generations, “Defend Our Children’s Hope” stands as both a warning and a rallying cry: we must not allow today’s failures to become tomorrow’s inheritance.
 

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About INNERWISH:

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn't only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.
 

INNERWISH are:

Giorgos Eikosipentakis | vocals

Manolis Tsigos | guitars

Thymios Krikos | guitars

Antonis Mazarakis| bass

George Georgiou | keyboards

Franki Samoilis | drums
 

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NEW SINGLE: Nate Vickers Drowns In "Deja Vu"

Alt rock's breakout act to watch, Nate Vickers, puts his scars on display with his brand new single, "Deja Vu", out now via Oxide Records. Framed by restless nostalgia, looping memories, and the dizzy feeling of watching your own mistakes play back in slow motion, the new single sees Nate Vickers grappling with the hangover of heartbreak. Watch the new video for "Deja Vu" below.

Caught somewhere between letting go and holding on too tight, the brand new video for "Deja Vu" follows Nate Vickers through a whirlwind of emotion in a haze of moody, blue tones. Swirling through tense visuals of Nate and an ex-partner locked in arguments and distance, the video blurs the line between personal breakdown and a public confession.

Digging into the ache behind "Deja Vu," Nate Vickers shares:

"‘Deja Vu’ is a raw confession of guilt, longing, and being haunted by someone you can’t forget."

With his smash hit "A Little Too Late" cementing Nate Vickers as a breakout voice and his previous single "Parasite" pushing his sound into a darker, more visceral territory, latest singles "Falling Away From Heaven" and "Deja Vu" build on that rising momentum. Seeing Vickersblending gritty guitars with pain and the pursuit of healing, these latest tracks capture an artist unafraid to bare his scars while reaching for something greater.

Inspired by icons such as Linkin Park, Three Days Grace, and Bad Omens, Nate Vickers has crafted a sound that is unmistakably his own, drawing more than 1.5 million followers to his TikTok and 530K to his Instagram. Between viral, late-night covers and playlist-dominating originals, Vickers has also earned his place as a standout favorite on Pandora and Sirius XM's Octane. What began as a spark has now become an alt-rock wildfire.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Nate Vickers news coming soon.

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Out NOW - SUPREME MYSTIC - Kala Rupa

In the industrial belly of Detroit, where machine noise and rebellion pulse in equal measure, a new sound has emerged. It is raw and searing, but it carries something older than anger and louder than distortion. That sound is SUPREME MYSTIC, and their debut album Kala Rupa is a declaration of identity, purpose, and transformation.

The band is led by Chino Noir, the reborn moniker of Mike Couls, a name well-known to the hardcore underground. From playing clubs at thirteen to signing with a major label in his early twenties, Couls carved a path through chaos with a bass in his hands and the kind of presence that stages remember. He was part of some of the most notorious and revered bands in heavy music. He toured the world with COLD AS LIFE, SWORN ENEMY, MERAUDER, TERROR and the CRO-MAGS, sharing bills with legends and surviving battles on and off stage. But none of those bands carried his voice the way SUPREME MYSTIC does now.

Kala Rupa, meaning “the form of time” in Sanskrit, is more than a record. It is a mirror. It looks directly into life, death, karma, illusion, and the struggle for inner evolution. Each song is a piece of a larger journey, built on decades of lived experience. This is not a genre experiment or a side project. It is the first time Couls has stepped fully into the front, not just as a musician but as a messenger.

The album pulls from stoner rock, post-hardcore, sludge, grunge, and doom, but it defies categorization. It is heavy, often brutally so, but not just for the sake of power. Beneath the layers of distortion, the music is rooted in spiritual philosophy and ancient Vedic wisdom. These are songs of confrontation and transcendence, guided by hard-earned insight and a desire to rise above the trappings of material and emotional decay.

About SUPREME MYSTIC:

SUPREME MYSTIC is a spiritually charged heavy rock band from Detroit, Michigan, fusing the grit of hardcore and metal with the depth of Vedic philosophy. Founded in 2023 by frontman and bassist Chino Noir (the evolved moniker of Mike Couls, known for his work with COLD AS LIFE, SWORN ENEMY, MERAUDER, and CRO-MAGS), the band draws from a lifetime of musical warfare and personal transformation. Their sound, described as Mo-Metal and DefRoc, merges elements of post-hardcore, stoner rock, grunge, doom, and groove metal with a message rooted in spiritual evolution, esoteric themes, and inner revolution.

Joined by drummer Jeff Shankin (UNIVERSAL STOMP, EARTHMOVER), guitarist Alfredo Riojas (a BERKLEE-trained shredder), and keyboardist Luis Ulloa (a young devotee of heavy music and mysticism), SUPREME MYSTIC creates music that is as punishing as it is purposeful. Their songs explore karma, mortality, illusion, and rebirth, often weaving in Sanskrit mantras and Eastern iconography with street-level truth and raw energy.

Equal parts intensity and intention, SUPREME MYSTIC is not just another heavy band. It is a movement of sound and spirit. Their debut full-length album Kala Rupa is out now.

SUPREME MYSTIC is:

  • Chino Noir – Vocals / Bass

  • Alfredo Riojas – Lead Guitar / Backup Vocals

  • Jeff Shankin – Drums

  • Luis Ulloa – Keyboards


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