Archers Drop Visualizer for Dynamic New Single "Say So"

FEARLESS RECORDS recently welcomed rising Wisconsin-based rock bandARCHERS — Nathanael Pulley [vocals], Ben Koehler [guitar] and Grayson Mesarosh [drums] —to the label's global roster.

Fresh off their winter tour supporting Nothing More and Catch Your Breath, Archers drop another banger! They have shared the visualizer for new single "Say So." Below.

Co-written and co-produced by Erik Ron (Bad Omens, From Ashes to New, Motionless in White) and Jon Eberhard (I Prevail, Wind Walkers, Hollywood Undead, Sleeping with Sirens), the song deftly demonstrates the band's mastery of dynamics. The moody verses collide into the explosive and frenetic choruses and a ballistic breakdown, making for a overall thrilling listen.

"'Say So' is a song about the frustration of knowing a relationship is coming to an end," offers the band. "Knowing that and wanting to rip the band-aid off instead of simply waiting for the inevitable."

Archers are returning to the road this month, heading to Europe for a run of performances. All dates are below. They will also appear at Welcome to Rockville in the U.S. next month, in addition to Inkcarceration in July and Louder Than Life in September.

"SAY SO" follows "THE DIRT," the band's debut single for the label.

FESTIVALS:
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville
7/18 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration
9/17 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life

South Arcade Reveal Video For New Single "Superman" | Tickets On Sale Now For Biggest Headline Show Yet!

In the midst of their biggest year to date, South Arcade return with their first release of 2026.

"SUPERMAN" is available everywhere now. Listen here.

"SUPERMAN" blends the band's signature, Y2K-inspired sound with a dynamic mix of genre influences, creating a track that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Glitchy pop production and punchy alt-rock energy collide as the song builds around anthemic hooks and heavy choruses.

Speaking of the track, the four-piece said:
 "'SUPERMAN' is about being pushed past breaking point. All patience has tapped out and you put the song on as your rage anthem. We found it funny how the verses are so chill then it just suddenly goes crazy, which kind of summed up the feelings we wanted. When you're sick of being the one who always holds it together and something has pushed you over the edge."

Directed by DOGBRAIN, "SUPERMAN" is accompanied by the official music video, which brings their rebellious energy to life through a striking concept exploring the gap between the rage fantasy and the socially acceptable response. Each band member appears as an ordinary "civilian" in a mundane, mildly oppressive situation. As the track builds, the pre-chorus fractures reality into cinematic bursts of cartoonish violence before the chorus snaps everything back into place, grounding us in the social norms we're expected to uphold. As the video unfolds, it becomes clear these explosive alter egos never truly exist; they’re intrusive thoughts. The video offers a darkly playful commentary on the tension between inner emotion and outward composure.

Watch the video Below:

The track comes after the announcement of the band's biggest headline show to date. On February 25, 2027, the band is set to play a show at London's iconic O2 Academy Brixton marking a major milestone in their rapid rise. The band announced the show in front of thousands while playing The O2 Arena supporting 5 Seconds Of Summer on their massive Everyone's A Star UK and EU tour last week and have been teasing the new song during their set reaching thousands of new fans.

Speaking of the O2 Academy Brixton show, the band has said: 
"We can't quite believe we're saying it but we're so excited we can announce our crazy plan to headline Brixton O2 Academy! It's such a cool venue and one we've seen so many amazing bands in so to be able to step onto that stage still doesn't quite make sense to us! Now we just need to find some more huge spray cans…"

SOUTH ARCADE U.S. TOUR DATES:
Idobi Radio Summer School Tour,  6/20-7/23:
Vans Warped Tour,  7/25-26, 11/14-15:
6/20—Los Angeles, CA—The Belasco
6/21—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
6/23—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
6/24—Houston, TX—House of Blues
6/26—Orlando, FL—House of Blues
6/27—Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre
6/28—Charlotte, NC—The Fillmore
6/30—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore Silver Spring
7/1—New York, NY—Irving Plaza
7/5—New Haven, CT—Toad’s Place
7/7—Boston, MA—House of Blues
7/8—Allentown, PA—Archer Music Hall
7/10—McKees Rocks, PA—Roxian Theatre
7/11—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues
7/12—Cincinnati, OH—Bogart’s
7/14—Detroit, MI—Saint Andrew’s Hall
7/16—Chicago, IL—House of Blues
7/17—Minneapolis, MN—Uptown Theater
7/19—Denver, CO—Summit
7/20—Salt Lake City, UT—The Depot
7/22—Seattle, WA—Showbox SoDo
7/23—Portland, OR—McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
7/25 — Long Beach, CA—Vans Warped Tour
7/26—Long Beach, CA—Vans Warped Tour
11/14—Orlando, FL—Vans Warped Tour
11/15—Orlando, FL—Vans Warped Tour 

SOUTH ARCADE ARE:
Harmony Cavelle (vocals)
Harry Winks (guitar)
Ollie Green (bass)
Cody Jones (drums)

Thrash Metal Outfit NUKEM Unleashes Video for New Song, "Policies of Hate," New Album out NOW

California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern.

The thrashers are now pummeling fans with a performance video for the single "Policies of Hate," which can be watched below.

The track is taken from the band's new sophomore full-length, 'The Grave Remains,' which was just released on this Friday, April 10, via Redefining Darkness. The album can be purchased in the U.S. HERE and the rest of the world HERE.

Nukem is a Thrash metal force from San Diego, California, that delivers an honest, old school thrash attack. Formed in 2012, Nukem released their 2016 debut album "The Unholy Trinity,' which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece.

Nukem had entered the studio in 2024 once again with Ulrich Wild to work on our second album. Ten songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on unstoppable Bay Area style Thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove. Nukem has now forged a new union with Redefining Darkness for the release of their oncoming onslaught... stay tuned!

Recording Lineup:

Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar

Norm Leggio - Drums

Don Lauder - Bass

Live Lineup:

Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar

Norm Leggio - Drums

Don Lauder - Bass

Xander Gambini - Guitar

Special Guests:

Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) - Solo on 'Empress of Evil'

Lee Altus (Exodus/Heathen) - Solo on 'Don’t believe a word'

Rob Cavestany (Death Angel) - Solo on 'Into the Kill Zone'

Russ Tippons (Satan) - Solo on 'Random Acts of Violence'

Laura Christine (Dark Angel/Warface) - Solo on 'Empress of Evil'

Cover Art: Megan Mushi

Produced by Steve Brogden & Nukem

Recorded at The Wilderness with Ulrich Wild & Forge Audio with Steve Brogden  

Forge Audio with Steve Brogden

Mixed by Ulrich Wild 

Mastered by Maor Appelbaum

For Fans Of: Exodus, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill

Pre-orders (USA): https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/nukem

Pre-orders (Rest of World): https://tornfromthegrave.com/collections/nukem

Links:

Bandcamp

Facebook

Instagram

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YouTube

Spotify

Apple Music

The artwork for 'The Grave Remains' was created by Megan Mushi

SIIN Unleashes “LOADED” A High-Voltage Anthem

Lock in, turn it up, and brace for impact. Rising rock force SIIN has officially dropped their explosive new single, “Loaded," a relentless, adrenaline-fueled track that hits like a shot of pure energy straight to the chest.

From the first note, “Loaded” makes its mission clear: this is not background music—this is a full-blown sonic assault. Driven by crushing riffs, pounding rhythms, and a vocal performance that walks the line between grit and swagger, SIINdelivers a track that demands attention and refuses to let go.

“Loaded” captures the feeling of being on the edge, amped up, fired up, and ready to take on anything in your path. It’s a song about pressure, power, and the moment right before everything explodes.

With a sound that blends modern rock intensity with a raw, unapologetic edge, SIIN is carving out their place in a crowded scene by doing one thing better than most—bringing real energy back to rock.

Already gaining momentum and turning heads, SIIN continues to prove they’re not just another band, they’re a movement in the making. “Loaded” is a statement of intent, and it’s loud, confident, and impossible to ignore.

As a regional touring act from the midwest. SIIN is known for their stage presence and high energy brand of rock. Described as having a modern throwback sound, they have deservedly established themselves as a fan favorite.

The infectious energy of these veteran musicians exudes from the stage during every performance, and they consistently leave crowds begging for more.



Always giving all they've got, their reputation to deliver a dynamic, hard core show has made SIIN an unquestionable staple in the rock scene.

Matt Elder (lead vocals)

PJ Alvarez (drums and vocals)

Bill Bhullar (guitar and vocals)

Leon Tompkins (bass and vocals)

Sam Bello (guitar and vocals)

Cryptopsy Release Uncensored Version of “Malicious Needs” Video

30 years since they first donned metal’s crown of horns, Cryptopsy remain insatiable as ever. The Montreal legends’ latest album, An Insatiable Violence, received their second nomination for Best Metal/Hard Music Album at this year’s JUNO Awards, a category they won two years ago. Now, as they prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Decibel Hall of Fame inducted album, None So Vile, with a headlining run on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour, Cryptopsy are proving once more why they are the most vile band in death metal.      

Today, Cryptopsy are releasing the uncensored version of the music video for “Malicious Needs”, the second single and harrowing finale of An Insatiable Violence.  While initially labeled too vile for unfiltered consumption on YouTube, the uncensored video fully reveals the explicit desires feeding our digital fantasies.  

“‘Malicious Needs’ is the last song that we wrote for An Insatiable Violence and right away, we were all completely enamored with it”, Cryptopsy vocalist Matt McGachy says. “We are thrilled to finally unleash the fully uncensored version of the video, which brings the dystopian horror story behind our latest album writhing and screaming into the light! Come see us perform this song during our headline set on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour, which starts this month! ”.

“Between the strength of the material on their latest release, An Insatiable Violence, and the anniversary celebration of their landmark, None So Vile, 2026 is clearly the year of Peak Cryptopsy”, Decibel Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Albert Mudrian says. “We couldn’t be more honored to bring the band’s paramount present and potent past together to headline this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour”.

Watch the uncensored video for “Malicious Needs” Below.

Chat with Matt McGachy ahead of Cryptopsy’s headline run on The Decibel Magazine Tour during this Saturday’s Reddit AMA.

Cryptopsy Reddit AMA

r/TechnicalDeathMetal

Saturday, April 18 @ 1 pm Eastern Time

https://www.reddit.com/r/TechnicalDeathMetal/comments/1sjj69j/cryptopsy_ama_saturday_april_18_1_pm_eastern_time/

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026

with Cryptopsy (celebrating 30 years of None So Vile), Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith

Get tickets: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour/

April 30 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs) [TICKETS]

May 1 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch [TICKETS]

May 2 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]

May 3 - Philadelphia, PA @ Decibel Metal & Beer Philly [TICKETS]

May 5 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]

May 7 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]

May 8 - Dallas, TX @ The Studio [TICKETS]

May 9 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live [TICKETS]

May 12 - Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco [TICKETS]

May 13 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]

May 14 - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone [TICKETS]

May 16 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater [TICKETS]

May 17 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]

May 20 - Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater [TICKETS]

May 22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe [TICKETS]

May 23 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [TICKETS]

May 24 - Detroit, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom [TICKETS]

May 25 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop [TICKETS]

May 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS]

May 27 - Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace [TICKETS]

May 28 - Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre [TICKETS]

An Insatiable Violence, None So Vile and other albums from Cryptopsy’s fearsome discography are now available through Season of Mist

Order

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

Stream

https://orcd.co/cryptopsyaninsatiableviolence

With Cryptopsy’s latest career renaissance showing no signs of slowing down, the recent accolades are only the beginning. An Insatiable Violence reaches a new peak in a career loaded with them.

Lineup

Flo Mounier - Drums

Matt McGachy - Vocals

Christian Donaldson - Guitar

Oli Pinard - Bass

Guest Musicians

Mike DiSalvo performs vocals on "Embrace the Nihility"

Recording, Mixing & Mastering Studio

Christian Donaldson’s Studio

Production, Sound & Mixing Engineer

Christian Donaldson

Cover Art

Martin Lacroix

Photography

Maciej Pieloch

Biography

Adrien Begrand

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/cryptopsyaninsatiableviolence

Booking agents

USA - Continental Touring

www.continentaltouring.us

Europe - Avocado Booking

http://www.avocadobooking.com/

Follow Cryptopsy

Bandcamp: https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryptopsyofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptopsyofficial/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29PgYwTelpNl6370XLqFtN

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CryptopsyDeathMetal

BandsInTown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2941-cryptopsy

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KHEMMIS ANNOUNCE NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT JUNE 12TH

KHEMMIS returns! Denver’s colossal heavy metal band is back with their massively anticipated fifth album, due out June 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. The self-titled record — the follow-up to 2021’s heralded Deceiver — represents KHEMMIS in their truest form: disciples of the riff. Adorned with artwork from Christopher Remmers and featuring eight tracks of unadulterated, monolithic metal, Khemmis is a celebration of heavy music, bound by the camaraderie and shared passion that was reignited during its recording.

Commenting on the impending album, guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson states:

“We decided early in the songwriting process that we wanted to write a tight, high-energy album that retained the essential ‘Khemmis sound’ while also embodying the joy of creating, experiencing, and loving heavy metal. Ours have always been deeply personal songs born from tragedy and sorrow; while the songs on Khemmis are still undeniably dark—I don't think we're capable of writing ‘happy’ music nor can we disentangle our music from our own personal experiences—they are not mined from our suffering. Instead, this record is a celebration of the music world that has sustained us, both individually and collectively, and has also gifted us with community and a sense of meaning. In many ways, we have reconnected with the energy and excitement from our earliest days as a band, an unabashed desire to play loud, heavy music. That exuberance is infused with a profound sense of gratitude to be able to create art with each other and to share it with the world.”

Without further ado, KHEMMIS has revealed the album’s lead track and first single, “Invocation of the Dreamer,” which is accompanied by a music video directed by Frank Guerra.

Adding about the new song, Hutcherson says:

“We knew that this song had to be the first single in much the same way we knew it had to be the album opener—it is an undeniable ripper. "Invocation of the Dreamer" kicks the front door in, flips over your coffee table, and sets your living room on fire. It has everything you'd expect from a Khemmis song—big riffs, harmonized guitars, infectious vocal melodies—along with a slew of surprises, including blastbeats and a scorching bass break.”

KHEMMIS will perform a special one-off show with ACID BATH in May before embarking on a headlining tour in early summer with support from NECROFIER and WRETCHED, followed by an excursion with MONOLORD soon after. Tickets are available at https://khemmisdoom.com/live/.

Khemmis is available for pre-order now, including a ‘Deluxe Edition’ of the record offered by the band, which features exclusive extras—a behind-the-scenes photobook, an autographed promo photo, and more—directly from their website.

Stream ‘Invocation of the Dreamer’: https://khemmis.bfan.link/invocation-of-the-dreamer

Pre-Order Khemmis: https://khemmis.bfan.link/khemmis-album

‘INVOCATION OF THE DREAMER’ MUSIC VIDEO:

KHEMMIS Tour Dates:

W / ACID BATH & CHAT PILE

May 16 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion

Forsake The Light Headline Tour w / NECROFIER & WRETCHED

June 19 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater

June 20 - Seattle, WA - Substation

June 21 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater

June 23 - Sacramento, CA - Starlet Room

June 24 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone

June 25 - Santa Cruz, CA - Felton Music Hall

June 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room

June 27 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

June 28 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet’s

June 30 - Phoenix, AZ - Nile Theater

July 1 - Cottonwood, AZ - Queen B

July 2 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister

W / MONOLORD

Aug 27 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall

Aug 28 - Louisville, KY - Portal

Aug 29 - Atlanta, GA - Garden Club

Aug 30 - Asheville, NC - Eulogy

Aug 31 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern

Sep 2 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts

Sep 3 - Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere

Sep 5 - Baltimore, MD - Labor Daze

Sep 8 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups

Sep 9 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary

Sep 10 - Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle

About KHEMMIS:

After eleven years of albums and global touring, Colorado’s Khemmis have cemented themselves as pillars of modern heavy metal. Yet as they approach their fifth full-length, the band found something newly vital: the simple joy of creating heavy music together. Formed with no expectations, the group’s longevity has become its foundation, with guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson describing the band as a rare source of stability and camaraderie. Since their 2015 debut Absolution, followed by the acclaimed Hunted, Desolation, Doomed Heavy Metal MLP, and Deceiver, Khemmis have built a legacy of towering, spiritual doom that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

Despite changes—including members relocating and bassist David Small joining in 2022—the band emerged more focused than ever. Recording again at Flatline Audio in Colorado, the lineup of Hutcherson, Phil Pendergast, Zach Coleman, and Small leaned into renewed trust and chemistry, with distance paradoxically strengthening their bond. The addition of Small invigorated the rhythm section and encouraged experimentation, while the band rediscovered the excitement that defined their early days. That renewed energy fueled a collaborative atmosphere rooted in confidence, inspiration, and the shared thrill of simply playing heavy metal.

The resulting self-titled album is both a celebration and reinvention: a conceptually framed ritual of heavy metal that moves from the pounding “Invocation of the Dreamer” to the climactic “Benediction Tones,” balancing galloping aggression with emotionally resonant anthems. The record embraces extremity, catharsis, and joy in equal measure, complemented by new visual direction from artist Christopher Remmers. Through lineup changes, distance, and a shifting world, Khemmis remain unshaken—leaning into the music that defines them. Their self-titled album arrives June 12th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast, capturing the band in their truest and most energized form.

Follow KHEMMIS:

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As Everything Unfolds Release New Album "Did You Ask To Be Set Free" Plus New Video For "Find Another Way Out"

As Everything Unfolds release their highly-anticipated new album, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, via Century Media.

"People often reference and say that their album has been a journey process for them in their experiences, a form of therapy if you will," says As Everything Unfolds frontwoman Charlie Rolfe. "I've never related to something so deeply as I have with this record. This album's process started in an extremely positive part of my life, we started writing the record, things were going well, music was flowing we had about ten demos at this point, I was living in harmony and happiness, finally starting to feel at peace in life with my bandmates, friends, family and partner, only to be hit with the shift of losing more than I can even describe."

"I had to move from my home, drugs/alcohol were corrupting people around me," she continues. "Alongside this my boyfriend, and fellow bandmate Jamie, passed away. Going through all of this trauma and grief left me in a state of numbness, losing all sense of myself. After some time we decided to tackle writing again, I started journaling after my therapy sessions a lot and turning those entries into lyrics, and it rolled from there into a lot of the songs you hear on this record. Given the nature of Jamie's passing and other traumas happening midway through the process, you really get the sense of change, the sonic and lyrical dynamic shift in the music, and as hard as it is, to listen to some of the tracks, knowing what I'd been through, knowing that some tracks Jamie had either heard or he hadn't, even now it's still hard to process, but that process, that movement and passage of time it's what makes it a journey of our experiences."

"I found a lot of comfort in my passions during my time alone. I spent a lot of time waiting for days to go by, experiencing what I now know to be maladaptive daydreaming, just to get myself out of my own life and human experience whenever I could. I started to play with the idea of writing this record through the perspective of escapism, mirroring my own escape from trauma into daydreams, movies and music. Films like Blade Runner, Donnie Darko, Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Shining allowed me to express my thoughts and feelings with a protective barrier, pretending to be someone else rather than living these experiences in real time as Charlie."

"I was really seeking new musical inspiration after our second album. Reading 'The Creative Act' by Rick Rubin changed the way I wrote melodies and lyrics, and how I viewed creativity as a whole. I spent a lot of time writing subconsciously while driving, walking or cooking. For example, I was blasting the Gasoline instrumental demo while cooking and wrote the whole chorus almost in one take, voice noting it immediately, and it didn’t change much from there to the final version."

"I ended up going backwards to my teenage years for inspiration, pulling from music I feel so connected to like My Chemical Romance, Thirty Seconds to Mars' A Beautiful Lie and Flyleaf's Memento Mori, alongside the New Wave and New Romantic music I was brought up on. Bands like Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Duran Duran and Adam & The Ants influenced the album visually, while peers like Vukovi, Rivals, Enter Shikari, The Throwaway Scene and South Arcade helped shape it in the present."

Of "Find Another Way", today’s album release single, Charlie says:
 "'Find Another Way' is a song written about having to come to terms with my own self sacrifice and letting go of holding control of things I just can’t anymore. I found I just needed to follow the path that was always destined for me. I really started to think about how as soon as I started to accept my present reality, my path & just letting things happen, how much more I was able to manage myself on a day to day basis, sacrificing the person I was before all my trauma, letting them go and evolving into this new version of myself, whether that be for better or worse in the meantime, it's who I am now supposed to be and I will find another way to be, another way to exist and find myself again. I remember watching Donnie Darko and for some reason this particular time I watched it, it hit me in a way I never felt before, watching Donnie have to come to terms with his own death so his friends/family can continue to live, how he tried to ignore his new reality, and in the end he found happiness in knowing what he did saved everyone around him."

AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS ARE:
Charlie Rolfe — Vocals
Adam Kerr —Guitar
George Hunt — Bass
Jon Cassidy — Synths/Programming

SANCTUARY Officially Signs to BLKIIBLK

Legendary American heavy metal band SANCTUARY is proud to announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single “Not Of The Living.” A new lyric video comes along with the track and is available to view below.

On the signing to BLKIIBLK, SANCTUARY founder Lenny Rutledge comments:

"SANCTUARY is really excited to sign with BLKIIBLK. We are looking forward to working with our new team to bring future SANCTUARY music to metal fans all over the world!"

"Not Of The Living" marks SANCTUARY’s first new material since the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane and stands as a bold statement of rebirth as they celebrate 40 years of uncompromising heavy metal.

Mike Gitter, Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK Label Head, exclaims:

“We’re excited to be working with SANCTUARY. Already a legendary band, in 2026, they’re building upon that legend and taking it one step further. When [European head of A&R] Aldo Lonobile and I heard the songs, they had begun recording for their first full-length since their last full-length ‘The Year The Sun Died’ [2014], it was clear, SANCTUARY were back making some of the most vital music of their career.

"Vocalist Joseph Michael (Witherfall) has stepped in for the late Warrell Dane (Nevermore) and carried the ball magnificently. Lenny Rutledge (SANCTUARY founding guitarist) is not only taking SANCTUARY’s legacy forward, but it already feels like he’s intent on exceeding it."

Produced and mixed by acclaimed producer Zeuss (Queensrÿche, Metal Church, Rob Zombie, and Witherfall), “Not Of The Living” captures SANCTUARY’s classic blend of dramatic songwriting, soaring melodies, and crushing riffs while delivering a modern sonic impact. The track also features a blistering guest guitar solo by Jake Dreyer (Witherfall, Demons & Wizards, Iced Earth).

Joseph Michael, vocalist for SANCTUARY, shares:

“The band and I are very happy to announce our partnership with heavy metal's PREEMINENT record label BLKIIBLK! We hope you enjoy this new chapter in the history of SANCTUARY. We look forward to bringing you new music while also honoring the past.”

Watch the Lyric Video for "Not Of The Living" Below:

Now, with more new music on the horizon, SANCTUARY are preparing to embark on a wide-ranging 40th Anniversary World Tour, celebrating four decades of metal history.

For the tour, SANCTUARY has recruited guitarist Will Wallner (Neon Dragon, Ex-White Wizzard) on 2nd lead guitar. The tour will span North America, South America, and Europe, featuring special sets highlighting the band’s classic albums ‘Refuge Denied’ and ‘Into the Mirror Black,’ alongside fan favorites and new material, including “Not Of The Living.”

Festival appearances confirmed for the tour include some of the most respected gatherings in the global metal community, including Keep It True, Hyperspace Metal Fest, and Hell’s Heroes. A full list of dates is below.

SANCTUARY Live:

4/18 - Vancouver, Canada @ The Rickshaw/Hyperspace Metal Festival

4/22 - Athens, GR @ Piraeus Club Academy

4/24 - Geiselwind, DE @ Tauberfrankenhalle/Keep It True

4/25 - Drachten, NL @ Iduna

4/26 - Hamburg, DE @ Logo

4/28 - London, UK @ The Underworld

4/29 - Kortrijk, BE @ Dvg Club

5/01 - Zoetermeer, NLS @ Boerderij

5/02 - Andernach Rheinland-Pfalz, DE @ Juz Live Club/Andernach Metal Days

8/16 - Washington, USA @ Substation/Soldiers Of Steel

8/22 - Mexico City @ TBD

8/23 - Mexico City @ TBD

8/25 - Lima, Peru @ TBD

8/27 - Chile @ Concepcion

8/28 - Santiago, Chile

8.29 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

8.30 - São Paulo, Brazil

9.18 - Wisconsin, USA @ Crucible-Blades Of Steel

With a new single, a worldwide anniversary tour, and a renewed creative drive, SANCTUARYcontinue to honor their past while forging ahead into the future.

Drummer Dave Budbill exclaims:

"Very stoked to be signing with such a kick ass Metal Label. SANCTUARY is Back!"

Swedish Melodic Metallers REXORIA Share New Single "Heart of Sorrow" Feat. Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline)

Swedish royal metal band REXORIA proudly releases their new single “Heart of Sorrow,” taken from their upcoming album, 'Fallen Dimension,' set for release on May 8th via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records. The new track features Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline), uniting two distinctive metal voices in a collaboration aimed squarely at fans of melodic metal.

“Heart of Sorrow” is a grand, emotionally charged power ballad that fuses strong melodic hooks with heavy guitars, driven by a commanding vocal performance at it's core. The interplay between Frida and Johnny Gioeli’s voices creates a striking dynamic: Gioeli’s raw, raspy delivery brings grit and weight, while Frida’s clear and emotive vocals soar above, adding depth, intensity, and power.

The single is accompanied by a cinematic music video, centered on visual storytelling and a strong aesthetic direction that reflects the band’s evolving image and artistic vision.

With “Heart of Sorrow,” REXORIA and Johnny Gioeli deliver a power ballad that leaves a lasting impression — emotional, dramatic, and impossible to ignore.

Watch the Music Video for "Heart of Sorrow" Below:

With their upcoming fourth studio album, REXORIA returns with their signature Royal Metal sound, delivering towering choruses, vivid storytelling, emotional depth, and raw, commanding vocals. The follow-up to the acclaimed 'Imperial Dawn,' also released via Black Lodge Records, the band takes a bold and focused step forward.

'Fallen Dimension' spans a wide emotional and thematic spectrum, from social commentary and war-driven narratives to heartfelt power ballads and uplifting, hook-laden anthems. Built on atmosphere and intensity, the album captures the unmistakable REXORIA spirit at its most refined.

A standout element of the record is its two exclusive duets, featuring guest performances from Mike Andersson (Tungsten) and Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline), adding further depth and dynamic range.

Mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (Sabaton, Bloodbound, Raubtier, Dynazty), 'Fallen Dimension' features 11 powerful tracks that capture the band’s evolved identity and sharpened musical vision.

Pre-Order 'Fallen Dimension' HERE

REXORIA is a proven live force, with over 120 performances across Europe. The band has shared stages and toured with acts such as Battle Beast, Bloodbound, Dynazty, Sirenia, Semblant and Thobbe Englund (Sabaton), and has played at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival and Malmöfestivalen in 2024.

With over 3 million streams on Spotify and nearly 500,000 YouTube views, REXORIA stands ready for the next step.

Royal Metal is fully formed – with momentum, purpose, and a clear artistic vision. 

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY presents 'This Is Not Heaven', teasing 'Black EP'

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday unveils 'This Is Not Heaven', the first taste of their forthcoming 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP', forthcoming via Projekt Records, the video for which was produced by Jer Herring.

This is the second of two 'duality' releases, presenting the band's first new material since 1999, following their ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP'. Showcased by 'Love Language', 'Soft Capture' and the latest single 'Nevver', the 'White EP' ranked second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025.

Formed in the mid-1990s in Pittsburgh, Lowsunday (initially known as Low Sunday Ghost Machine) emerged as a "retro-futurist" pioneer, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before the genres saw their modern revival. Their legacy was cemented with their debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and the 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem', both of which were re-released via Projekt Records over the past 18 months (for their 30th and 25th anniversaries, respectively).

The band dissolved, leaving behind a cult reputation for mercurial sounds and blistering guitar work that set the stage for subsequent generations of alternative artists. Following a nearly 25-year period of inactivity, the band resurfaced as a duo in 2025—consisting of original members Shane Sahene (vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums) and Bobby Spell (bass, guitar, drums).

"'This is Not Heaven' was the last song we recorded for the Black EP. We really enjoyed injecting the heavy synths on the chorus, the asymmetrical guitar leads and the driving bass line beneath an intricate and melodic rhythm guitar," says Shane Sahene.

"We felt this song captured everything we are about in that it hits the refrains with a shoegaze atmosphere, more electronic choruses and lyrical transparency, much less vague than many of our songs… it touches on many aspects of our sound."

Bobby Spell adds, "This was another really enjoyable song to write. The guitar textures and melody lines create a dark song with uplifting sections. The mood shifts in the choruses giving a feeling of brightness or a way out of melancholy".

Crafting a sound defined by atmosphere, precision, and heartfelt shadow and depths since 1994, Lowsunday is now asserting their presence with a new force. While the 'White EP' explored light and texture, the 'Black EP' is ultimately the 2026 series' darker counterpart and definitive statement.

Plunged into shadow and intensity with layered guitars, tight rhythms, and austere synths amplifying themes of isolation, reverie and introspection, the 'Black EP' distills Lowsunday's vision into a sharper, more potent form — a bold declaration of their enduring artistic power.

As of April 10th, 'This Is Not Heaven' is available from digital platforms such as Spotifyand Apple Music. The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP' will be released on May 15th digitally. The 'White EP' is available now via Bandcamp and the Projekt Records website - the vinyl edition of both EPs are limited to 200 copies. The two anniversary reissue albums, as well as the limited edition 7" of 'Static / Besides', can also be found on these platforms.

CREDITS
Lyrics by Shane Sahene
Music written by Shane Sahene & Bobby Spell
Shane Sahene - vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums
Bobby Spell - bass, guitar, drums
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered & Produced by Shane Sahene & Bobby Spell
Single cover photo by Shane Sahene. Layout by Sam Rosenthal 
Band photos by Christina Sahene
Videos by Jer Herring
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 

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UNLEASH NEW ALBUM DESCENT + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'BEND TOWARDS THE DARK'

New York death metal icons IMMOLATION have unleashed their twelfth studio album, Descent.This monumental release arrives on the eve of the band's North American takeover.

To commemorate their new release, the band has unleashed their latest single, 'Bend Towards The Dark.' The track is a sonic assault, fusing the band’s trademark sound with menacing leads and a barrage of merciless blasts.

Immerse yourself in the darkness. Experience the new visual for 'Bend Towards The Dark' below:

IMMOLATION comments: "We are excited to get one more single out as our new album DESCENT is finally released! "Bend Towards The Dark" is definitely one of the more ambitious tracks of the record.  It has just about every element you would expect from IMMOLATION, but takes things a bit further. It's intense and heavy, yet becomes very epic and almost orchestral at times, really embodying a lot of feeling and emotion throughout. We really look forward to having 'Bend Towards The Dark' out there to ignite the release of DESCENT! We hope everyone enjoys it!"
 
Order Descent:
https://immolation.bfan.link/descent

IMMOLATION are currently trekking across North America for their Spring 2026 run. The tour features the band alongside BEHEMOTH on the massive 'The Godless IV' lineup, joined by DEICIDE and ROTTING CHRIST, with several additional dates interspersed throughout the journey.

04.09.2026  US  Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live **
04.10.2026  US  Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall **
04.11.2026  US  San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center **
04.13.2026  US  Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club **
04.14.2026  US  San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park ^ ^
04.15.2026  US  San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom ^
04.17.2026  US  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater ^
04.18.2026  CAN Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theatre ^
04.19.2026  US  Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo ^
04.21.2026  US  Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center ^
04.22.2026  US  Denver, CO @ The Fillmore ^
04.23.2026  US  Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway ~
04.24.2026  US  Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave ^
04.25.2026  US  Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre ^
04.26.2026  US  St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant ^
04.27.2026  US Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger ~
04.28.2026  US  Norfolk, VA @ The Norva ^
04.30.2026  US  Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore ^
05.01.2026  US  Worcester, MA @ The Palladium ^
05.02.2026  US  New York City, NY @ The Palladium ^
05.03.2026  US  Albany, NY @ Empire Live **
05.04.2026  US  Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks ^
05.05.2026  US  McKees Rock, PA @ The Roxian Theatre  ^
05.07.2026  US  Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville *  
05.09.2026  US  Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore ^
05.11.2026. CAN Toronto, ON @ History ^
05.12.2026  CAN Montreal, QC @ L'Olympia ^
05.14.2026  US  Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Aftershow *
05.15.2026  US  Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl ^
05.16.2026  US  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade ^
05.18.2026  US  Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory ^
05.20.2026  US  Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren ^
05.21.2026  US  Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium ^
05.22.2026  US  Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre #
05.23.2026  US  El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Theatre $
05.24.2026  US Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater $
05.26.2026  US Little Rock, AR @ The Hall $

^ - The Godless IV 2026 Tour
** - W/ DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST
~ - W/ ROTTING CHRIST
# - W/ DECIDE, CATTLE DECAPITATION, BRUJERIA
$ -  W/ DECIDE
* - Festival date

FESTIVAL DATES
07.27-31.2026. RO. Brasov @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08.05-08.2026 CZ. Josefov @ Brutal Assault

Descent was captured across two locations: Justin Passamonte tracked guitars, bass, and vocals at Jpass Music, while drums were recorded at Mercinary Studios with Noah Buchanan. The production was a collaborative effort between the band and long-time engineer Zack Ohren, who also handled the mixing and mastering. The result is a muscular, high-fidelity production that captures the band’s most fiery and brooding moments with equal clarity. To call Descent "heavy" or "brutal" is an understatement; this is death metal with a unique, elevated voice that stands entirely alone.

Visually, the band has once again tapped Eliran Kantor to craft a haunting cover masterpiece—a true hallmark of the Immolation aesthetic— complemented by Santiago Jaramillo’s (Triple Seis Design) internal booklet illustrations. With this release, IMMOLATION reinforces their status as one of the most enduring and vital forces in the genre.

IMMOLATION is:
Ross Dolan | Bass/Vocals
Robert Vigna | Guitar
Steve Shalaty | Drums
Alex Bouks | Guitar

UK Progressive Metal Band Rolo Tomassi Release Video For "Tempest"; Select U.S. Dates Announced

UK progressive metal outfit Rolo Tomassi have unveiled a sparse yet striking new video for “Tempest,” a standout track taken from their recently released In The Echoes of All Dreams EP. The EP further expanded Rolo Tomassi’s boundary-pushing sound, weaving together elements of post-hardcore, metal, and ambient experimentation. 

In The Echoes of Dreams is now available on limited edition vinyl, offering fans a collectible physical edition. Get it HERE.

The band says, “We're pleased to share the video for ‘Tempest’ alongside the vinyl release of our EPIn The Echoes Of All Dreams. We can't wait to be back out playing some shows this summer and move forward with this new material, having enjoyed our 20th anniversary celebrations in 2025. Hope to see you at a show!"

The band is also playing a handful of dates in the U.S. this summer:

07/25 - Indianapolis, IN - POST Festival
07/26 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen
07/28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground
07/31 - New York, NY - TV Eye

Since their 2005 inception in Sheffield, Rolo Tomassi have evolved from math-core prodigies into one of the UK’s most vital progressive forces. For over two decades, they have defied the rigid boundaries of heavy music, weaving a tapestry of sound that is as intellectually demanding as it is emotionally resonant. Prior to the recent EP InThe Echoes of All Dreams, the band released the full-length album, Where Myth Becomes Memory, which served as the final part in an unintended trilogy that began with 2015’s Grievances and continued with 2018’s Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It. 

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Haste the Day Are "Adrift" — WATCH + LISTEN

HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the new song "Burn" and an appearance at Furnace Fest. It was their first new music in nearly a decade.

But they didn't stop there. 

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. 

Today, they drop the visualizer for the thick and moody slow jam "Adrift." Watch + listen Below. 

"'Adrift' is a pleading, atmospheric ballad that balances heavy guitars with subtle, layered intensity," the band offers. "The song unfolds slowly, revealing unexpected harmonies beneath its weight. Lyrically, it explores disconnection, exile, and the loss of home— capturing the erosion of identity that follows."

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 
6/5 — Granby, Quebec — Festival Au Lac*
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 

ANY GIVEN DAY UNVEIL "HEAL ME TO DEATH" VIDEO

With "Heal Me To Death," Any Given Day deliver one of their most intense and emotionally charged tracks to date — a crushing metalcore anthem that blurs the line between healing and harm. Watch the video Below.

Driven by razor-sharp riffs, thunderous breakdowns, and a haunting melodic undercurrent, the song dives deep into the toxicity of control disguised as care. "Heal Me To Death" explores the suffocating weight of relationships where love becomes manipulation, and salvation turns into destruction. It's a raw confrontation of inner conflict and external pressure — where the promise of being "fixed" comes at the cost of losing yourself.

Lyrically, the band paints a dark and vivid picture: Golden façades hiding inner demons, faith twisted into force, and words that cut deeper than wounds. The recurring line "Pour your cure like poison, watch me bleed" encapsulates the track's core — a powerful metaphor for the danger of imposed healing and the violence of misunderstood intentions.

Balancing aggression with vulnerability, Any Given Day showcase their signature dynamic sound, seamlessly shifting between brutal heaviness and soaring emotional intensity. The result is a track that is as cathartic as it is devastating — a battle cry for autonomy, identity, and the right to break free from toxic salvation.

"Heal Me To Death" isn't just a song — it's a statement: sometimes the most dangerous thing isn't the pain itself, but the people who claim to take it away.

BANK ARCADE DROP VIDEO FOR COMEBACK SINGLE "SEVERANCE"

Arising Empire have never been ones to play it safe—but with their newest signing, they've doubled down on something far more volatile. Enter Banks Arcade and their ferocious new single "Severance": A track that doesn't just blur genre lines — it tears them apart and leaves the pieces smoldering. Watch the video Below:

Built on a collision of punishing metalcore, glitchy electronic textures, and the swagger of modern hip-hop, "Severance" feels less like a song and more like a system overload. It's aggressive, cinematic, and calculated chaos—exactly the kind of statement you'd expect from a band that has never acknowledged the idea of staying in one lane.

And Banks Arcade didn't arrive here by accident. What started as a project between two best friends—shaped by wildly different worlds spanning jazz academia and professional MMA—has evolved into one of the most unpredictable forces in modern heavy music. Their sound reflects that tension: Precision meets violence, control meets collapse.

Over the past few years, the band has carved a path from Southern Hemisphere outsiders to global contenders. They've sold out headline runs across Australia and New Zealand, while stepping onto some of the biggest stages in heavy music, including Download Festival, and touring alongside genre leaders like Northlane, Thornhill, and The Plot in You. Each tour tightened their grip on an international audience that thrives on exactly this kind of forward-thinking aggression.

"Severance" captures that momentum at full speed. There's a maximalist intensity running through the track—industrial electronics colliding with downtuned riffs, hooks that feel like they've been dragged through a rave at 3 am, and a sense that everything could fall apart at any second, but never does. It's controlled destruction.

What makes Banks Arcade hit differently, though, is the intent behind it all. Born out of constant relocation, reinvention, and the kind of struggle that either breaks you or rebuilds you into something sharper, the band operates with a clear purpose: redefine what "heavy" even means in 2026.

With Arising Empire now backing the project, "Severance" isn't just a new single—it's a warning shot. Banks Arcade aren't here to join the scene. They're here to rewire it.

Hardline Release Video for Title Track of Upcoming Album "Shout" Out 4/17

The melodic hard rock band HARDLINE have released the video for the title track "Shout" from their new album out April 17.

Singer Johnny Gioeli says, "'SHOUT' as the title of this album is EXACTLY what it is…. The idea that created the title comes from the millions of ideas in my head that simply don't stop.  At times, I want to release them all in one massive scream. Here comes…. 'SHOUT!'"

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-order here.

DONT YOU DARE Drop "I Love Misery" Video

Born from the raw concrete of Sacramento, California, DONT YOU DARE (styled without the apostrophe) are a modern rock duo fusing the intensity of nu-metal and metalcore with raw, unfiltered emotion.

Vocalist Noah Duarte, a poet-turned-frontman, joined forces with guitarist Matt English to create a sound that's both therapeutic and confrontational, and the foundation of what would become DONT YOU DARE.

The band shares the video for "I LOVE THE MISERY," because, really, who doesn't? Watch it below.

"'I LOVE THE MISERY' is the darkest song we've written to date. It's the story of isolation and self-destruction. It takes you through every emotion you could think of when you’re on that cliff about to jump, but then you ask 'Why?,'" the band states.

"'I LOVE THE MISERY' is a personal favorite of mine because every night I sing it, it allows me to let go and release those demons from years ago that still linger," shares Duarte. "It's the pause in the set, the moment everyone opens their eyes to DONT YOU DARE. This song helped me heal. It's such an amazing experience to see people who don't even know us feel that as well. It doesn't matter what walk of life you're in, everyone has felt what 'I LOVE THE MISERY' is. 'I wanna wake up' — I came up with that years ago at this point, and to this day the hook still rings true when I'm going through a rough patch. I always tell myself, 'It will never get that bad again and I put one foot in front of the other.' It's an extremely painful and dark song but the underlying message is healing so cry, scream, yell or sing. Let it all out and live in the moment. That's what 'I LOVE THE MISERY' actually is."

DYD's debut single, "S.O.S." saw the band come out swinging, generating strong momentum across streaming platforms and rapid audience growth on social media with their second single, "BLACK & BLUE," continuing that momentum. "DIE4ME" doubled the growth and got the band their debut spot on Sirius XM Octane Test Drive. "I LOVE THE MISERY" takes the emotional intensity that the band is known for, telling a story about isolation and self-destruction.

The Artery Foundation is a familiar name to hard rock fans. In 2025, the brand has rebooted and is a full service company. It's a label, artist management and producer management firm, among other things. During its 2010s heyday, the brand helped author the burgeoning metalcore scene, having been responsible for signing and breaking genre titans.

From the sweaty chaos of basements and VFW halls to the world's biggest festivals, Artery has helped guide talent from local notoriety to global recognition. The list of heavy music cornerstone acts that started with Artery speaks for itself: A Day To Remember, Motionless In White, Dance Gavin Dance, Beartooth, Sleeping With Sirens, The Amity Affliction, Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, Our Last Night, Memphis May Fire, Fit For A King, The Plot In You, Attila, Attack Attack!, and more. 

In 2010, the company launched Artery Recordings, a label imprint that gave rise to breakout acts like Chelsea Grin and Kublai Khan TX. As Artery continued to expand, founder Eric Rushing concurrently deepened his influence on Sacramento's music and nightlife culture. His handiwork is evident in various live venues, restaurants, and bars.

ATREYU Unleashes New Single "Children Of Light" Featuring Max Cavalera + Visualizer

Today, while gearing up for their spring tour supporting Sevendust, ATREYU are excited to unleash their new single, "Children Of Light," featuring the legendary Max Cavalera. The new track is taken from ATREYU's upcoming album, 'The End is Not the End,' set for release on April 24, 2026 via Spinefarm.

On the new single, ATREYU comments:

"'Children of Light' was created with a primal spirit in mind. A 'festival' song. Heavily inspired by classic Sepultura, though it seemed like an untouchable ask, we wanted Max involved. We’re honored to share this song with a legend."

Watch the Visualizer for "Children Of Light" Below:

‘The End is Not the End' is undeniably ATREYU’s heaviest album ever and their most adventurous. “We realized what made ATREYU great in the beginning was that we didn’t sound like anyone else,” frontman Brandon Saller explains. “We didn’t really make sense anywhere. We weren’t an emo band, a metal band, a punk band — but somehow it all worked. We kind of just carved our own path.”

Guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist Porter McKnight, drummer Kyle Rosa, and Saller created several of 'The End is Not the End'’s songs on creative trips.

“Tokyo made us feel like kids again,” Saller says. “We’d write for a few hours in the morning, then go out and get lost in all this inspiration. The first song we finished was ‘Dead,’ and we knew we were onto something.” 

After the Japanese sessions, the band and their producer decamped to San Juan Island off the coast of Washington, where isolation became a creative accelerant. “It was the polar opposite of Tokyo. We didn’t leave the house for four days and wrote some of the heaviest songs on the record.” 

The result is an album that feels simultaneously classic and unfamiliar, aggressive and unselfconscious, deeply emotional and unconcerned with trends. Produced by Matt Pauling, ATREYU’s tenth album is vibrant, inventive, and beautifully aggressive.

“It’s our heaviest, most metal record we’ve made,” Saller points out. “But it’s also the biggest musical journey we’ve taken in years.” 

The album moves seamlessly from soaring melodic heft to muscular metallic weight, with cinematic shades and atmosphere, all tied together by a driving, raw intensity. Tracks like “Dead,” “Ghost in Me,” “Children of Light (featuring Max Cavalera),” and “Afterglow”sound both timely and timeless. 

Pre-Order 'The End is Not the End' HERE

ATREYU recently announced a spring tour supporting Sevendust kicking off April 20th in Indianapolis, IN before concluding in Knoxville, TN on May 20th. For the full list of dates, please see below.

ATREYU Live:

4/15 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave^

4/17 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's^

4/18 - St. Louis, MO @ Delmar Hall^

4/20 - Indianapolis @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre*

4/21 - Lexington, KY @ Manchester Music Hall*

4/22 - Birmingham, AL @ Iron City Bham*

4/24 - Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall*

4/25 - Destin, FL @ Club LA*

4/27 - Corpus Christi, TX @ House Of Rock^

4/28 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues*

4/29 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom*

5/1 - Denver, CO @ Summit*

5/2 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater*

5/4 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion*

5/5 - Springfield, MO @ Regency Live*

5/7 - Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville+

5/8 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819^

5/9 - North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues*

5/11 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa*

5/12 - Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live*

5/14 - McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre*

5/15 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival+

5/16 - Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall*

5/17 - Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents^

5/19 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore*

5/20 - Knoxville, TN @ The Mill & Mine*



*Supporting Sevendust

^Headlining

+Festival Appearance

ATREYU’s riffs, hooks, melodies, and relentless energy remain a driving force in heavy music, with over a billion streams worldwide and a fanbase that keeps growing. The Southern California band recently wrapped a triumphant co-headlining U.S. run and tore through massive festivals like Download, Hellfest, Welcome to Rockville, and Inkcarceration.

Since forming around the turn of the millennium, ATREYU have pushed well beyond their DIY roots—earning multiple RIAA Gold records, Top 20 Billboard 200 debuts, and spots on major film and video-game soundtracks. Their latest album, 'The Beautiful Dark of Life' (2023, Spinefarm), debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums and has already racked up over 75 million streams, with singles like "Gone" and "Watch Me Burn" lighting up rock radio and flagship playlists like Spotify’s "Volume" and Apple Music’s "The Riff."

ATREYU are: 

Brandon Saller - Lead Vocals 

Dan Jacobs - Guitar 

Travis Miguel - Guitar

Porter McKnight - Bass/Vocals

Kyle Rosa - Drums

Yellowcard Recharge Their Hit Single "Bedroom Posters" With New Version Feat. Blippi

Continuing what has become the most unexpected and awesome collaboration of 2026, multi-platinum pop-punk royalty Yellowcard have joined forces with global children's education sensation Blippi to recharge and revamp their buzzing hit "Bedroom Posters" with a brand new duet version, out now via Better Noise.It's Yellowcard and Blippi's second track together, following "Go Go Go," and third recording of "Bedroom Posters."

Listen to "Bedroom Posters" (Feat. Blippi) here and watch the video below. 

This iteration of the track maintains the energy of the original, yet Blippi brings his own magic to the party. He has retrofitted the tune with a fresh and family-friendly perspective, flipping lyrics like "Tear down my bedroom posters" to "Look at my bedroom posters" and soaring with the band on a sky-high chant of "Airplanes and rollercoasters." Together, they also excitedly continue the "Year of Vehicles," extending the celebration of the vehicles kids dig the most — from race cars and monster trucks to excavators and everything in between.

It's the ultimate pop-punk anthem for the kids and mom and dad!

About the track, Yellowcard's Ryan Key said, "My favorite part about this process was handing over an instrumental version of 'Bedroom Posters' to the Blippi team and letting them completely re-write the lyrics. I had the idea that this feature could be perfect because of the concept of posters on kids' walls. I think they nailed it and this is hopefully going to inspire a generation of new little rockers!

Regarding the accompanying video, he states, "It was so fun to make. I think it pushed us all out of our comfort zones a little, and at this stage of our career, that usually leads to an amazing outcome. For me, as a first-time dad of a 2-year-old who is already showing signs of being very musical, I think this is going to be a really special way for him to connect with my music and see me doing what I love. I hope that energy is what other parents find when they are watching and listening to this with their kids."

Blippi said, "Music is one of my favorite ways to play and collaborate, so teaming up with my friends in Yellowcard was a blast! We turned 'Bedroom Posters' into a version that kids and families can sing, dance, and laugh along with. I can't wait for everyone to hear it!"

As mentioned, "Bedroom Posters" follows hot on the heels of Yellowcard's appearance on Blippi's "Go Go Go." The collab caught the attention of Billboard, praising how the track "introduces pop-punk to a new generation just in time for Yellowcard's comeback."

Yellowcard's "Bedroom Posters" has quietly emerged as a staple with millions of streams and views as well being the current radio single featuring Good Charlotte; it's landed at No. 5 on the Alternative Radio Charts. Beyond looks from Alternative Press Magazine, Rock Sound, and more, Consequence applauded how "the song finds Yellowcard singer Ryan Key trading vocals with Good Charlotte’sJoel Madden," while Rolling Stone put it best, "It’s the collaboration made in pop-punk dreams."

Meanwhile, Yellowcard are set to embark on their eagerly awaited headline run, "Up Up Down Down Tour," across the US. The stacked bill features special guests New Found Glory and Plain White T's. This run kicks on May 6 at Atlanta's Coca-Cola Roxy, visits major cities such as Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New York, and concludes on June 17 at Boston's Leader Bank Pavilion. 

All confirmed tour dates are below.

YELLOWCARD ON TOUR:
5/6 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
5/8 — Hollywood, FL — Hard Rock Live
5/13 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
5/16 — Chicago, IL — Salt Shed Outdoors
5/17 — Milwaukee, WI — Landmark Credit Union Live
5/20 — Denver, CO — JUNKYARD
5/21 — Sandy, UT — The Plaza at America First Field
5/23 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater
5/24 — Woodinville, WA — Chateau Ste. Michelle
5/25 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest
5/27 — San Francisco, CA — Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
5/28 — Stateline, NV — Tahoe Blue Event Center
5/30 — Las Vegas, NV — BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau
5/31 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory Festival Grounds
6/1 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
6/4 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
6/5 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
6/6 — San Antonio, TX — Freeman Coliseum
6/8 — Nashville, TN — Ascend Amphitheater
6/9 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
6/11 — New York, NY — SummerStage in Central Park
6/12 — Asbury Park, NJ — Stone Pony Summer Stage
6/15 — Moon Township, PA — UPMC Events Center
6/17 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion

YELLOWCARD ARE:
William Ryan Key – Vocals/Guitar
Sean Mackin – Violin
Ryan Mendez – Guitar 
Josh Portman – Bass 

Swedish Rock Band MARYLANE Release New Single "Doreen" + Music Video ​

Following the successful release of their debut album Winners Write History in 2024, Swedish female-fronted rock newcomers MARYLANE return with their gripping new single “Doreen,” accompanied by an official music video. The track serves as the first video single from the band’s upcoming studio album, due out later this year.

With “Doreen,” MARYLANE continues to evolve—pushing beyond their earlier pop rock roots and stepping boldly into a darker, heavier, and more intense sound. The song captures the band’s growing identity as one of Sweden’s most exciting rising rock acts.

The music video for “Doreen” was created by renowned director Patric Ullaeus (Delain, Amaranthe, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, In Flames, Lacuna Coil), marking the band’s first collaboration with the celebrated producer.

“Doreen” is a powerful message of empowerment and resilience, and a reminder to always trust your heart.

All songs on the forthcoming album were written by MARYLANE and mixed and mastered by Andy La Rocque at Sonic Train Studios.

As MARYLANE gears up for their next chapter, “Doreen” sets the tone for what’s ahead—heavier, bolder, and more fearless than ever.

STREAM "Doreen"

https://music.suricatemusic.com/doreen

WATCH MARYLANE - "Doreen" Official Music Video Below: 

Once upon a time, nestled in a corner of the bustling city, there existed a magnificent amusement park named Marylane, which was operated by Marymaker the Clown. He was perceived by the public as both terrifying and captivating, and there were rumors that he possessed the ability to attract both light and darkness simultaneously, as if he were a master of duality. During the park's prime, one could hear the excited cheers of visitors from afar and the sound of carousels roaring under the summer sun. However, as the years went by, fewer and fewer people found the time to visit the amusement park, leaving Marymaker with a deep sense of abandonment.

The very thing that he had once been so passionate about now seemed to wither away and rely solely on artificial respiration. Filled with desperation, Marymaker embarked on a journey to find himself, only to encounter chaos and despair at every turn. One evening, while lost in his own thoughts, Marymaker overheard a group of people gathering on the Tivoli stage to compose music. There was one particular melody that caught his attention, as it exuded both sadness and hope. Intrigued, he felt compelled to venture out and discover the source of this captivating music. Could it be that the songs were about him?

Marylane is a swedish rockband formed in 2023 and draws inspiration from vintage sounds infusing them with a modern intimate touch. With their music they delve into the depths of the human experience exploring the paradoxial and existential questions that haunt our minds. Their sound is a harmonious blend of captivating melodies, groovy rythms, ephic choruses and introspective lyrics.

The single cover is painted by Annika Borglund.

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