Warrant was formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double platinum debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) and one of its singles, "Heaven", which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band's success continued in the early 1990s with the double platinum album Cherry Pie (1990), which provided the hit song of the same name.
In 1992, Warrant released their third album, the critically acclaimed Dog Eat Dog.The record achieved only moderate commercial success compared with the first two albums but still sold over 500,000 copies reaching Gold status and charting at No. 25 on the US Billboard charts. The band's fourth album Ultraphobic produced by a returning Beau Hill (Alice Cooper, Ratt, etc…) was released in March 1995 and featured “Family Picnic”.
Now to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their fifth album which was released in October of 1996 and the last with Jani Lane. Belly To Belly Vol. 1 has been remastered and repackaged and is available for the first time on vinyl along with an accompanying CD. As founding member Erik Turner looks back, “Belly to Belly shows Warrant holding onto our melodic musical identity while exploring a heavier, alternative sound. We had a blast writing, recording and self-producing the album at Jerry Dixon’s Dreamstate recording studio in Van Nuys, California. If you are a fan of Warrant & early 90’s style hard rock, you will probably love listening to this rare gem.”
It will be out in April, and the vinyl will be 180g in both Splatter and Black. There will be a limited amount of CD/LP bundles with a signed print by original members Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon while supplies last.
Pre-order Belly To Belly Vol. 1 on CD and LP: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/reissues/warrant
Moodring Announce New Album "death fetish" Out 3/27
Moodring symbolize transformation. The musical entity's name hints at volatility — color, emotion, and temperature in flux. Nowhere is that more evident than in death fetish, a defining album for a haunting and defiant new chapter. For founder and frontman Hunter Young, this is more than a record. It's survival, reflection, and metamorphosis. It is art made from the raw materials of pain, purpose, and persistence.
The album, steeped in nu metal, alt, and industrial influences, arrives on March 27 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here.
For all its darkness, death fetish is not a surrender. It's a reclamation. It’s Young taking back control of his narrative — body failing, mind racing, still creating, still here. "I just wanted to make a dark, honest record," he says. "And if people don't like it, I don't really care. I had to do it for myself."
Moodring, once a more traditional "band," now exists as something far more elusive and infinite: A vessel for transformation, a mirror for mortality, and a living testament to pain and creation.
Saint Agnes New Album "Your God Fearing Days Are About to Begin" Out 5/29
Frontperson, Kitty A. Austen's voice, vision and volatility shape every inch of the band's evolving world, and she is ably met by co-founding member Jon James Tufnell, together forming the creative axis of the band.
"'Song For Mia' is a tribute to my teenage best friend and our early teenage years — a tribute to the innocence of adolescence," says Austen. "We would spend our nights at each other's houses, hanging out, doing nothing with nowhere to go. We would often lay out on a trampoline in the garden, staring at the stars and dreaming about our futures. I was always looking forward, eager to accelerate my life and speed through those awkward years. I realize now that was the very best time of our lives — we were free and glowing with promise. 'Song For Mia' is sweet nostalgia set to a pulsing beat."
Listen to "Song For Mia" HERE.
Watch the video below.
NEW ALBUM YOUR GOD FEARING DAYS ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN OUT MAY 29 — PRE-ORDER
Fusing raw industrial power, dark elegance and hedonistic, body-moving intensity, Saint Agnes have created a sound made for sweat-soaked goth club dance floors. Inspired by the intensity of Nine Inch Nails, the genre-bending chaos of Poppy, and the euphoric, cinematic story telling of Lorde, this is music for the club, the stage and the void inside.
Self-confessed "control freaks," Saint Agnes obsessively curate all aspects of their art and their music; this time, however, they utilized the mixing skills of Jim Pinder (Sleep Token, BMTH), the result being "our best sounding record to date, and the truest to our vision," per Austen.
The record's first single, "The Father, The Son and The Holy Beast," can be heard HERE. A genre-defying meditation on falling out of love — the bittersweet undoing of devotion. Check out the music video HERE.
ABOUT SAINT AGNES:
Saint Agnes have built a loyal following off the back of two EPs, two critically acclaimed studio albums, and over 12 million Spotify streams. With strong support from BBC Radio 1 and explosive mainstage sets at Download, 2000trees, and Hellfest, as well as appearances at Rock for People, IOW Festival, Great Escape, Boomtown, Takedown and Reeperbahn Festival, the band has proven its power live, including at sold-out, riotous headline shows around the UK.
SAINT AGNES ARE:
Kitty A. Austen — Vocals, Guitar
Jon James Tufnell — Vocals, Guitar, Synths, Programming
Andrew Head — Drums
The Devil Wears Prada-SPRING 2026 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF MARCH 13 + RUNS THROUGH APRIL 12
SPRING 2026 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF MARCH 13 + RUNS THROUGH APRIL 12
FOUR YEAR STRONG, SPLIT CHAIN, + I PROMISED THE WORLD TO SERVE AS SUPPORT
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] — released their critically acclaimed ninth album Flowers last year via Solid State Records. Get it here.
The band's additional tour dates and international run can be found here.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ON TOUR:
WITH FOUR YEAR STRONG, SPLIT CHAIN, + I PROMISED THE WORLD:
3/13 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
3/14 — Ft Worth, TX — Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
3/15 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
3/17 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre
3/18 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
3/20 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
3/21 — San Diego, CA — Soma
3/22 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
3/24 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
3/25 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
3/27 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
3/28 — Denver, CO — Summit
3/29 — Lawrence, KS — Granada
3/31 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
4/1 — Madison, WI — Sylvee
4/2 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
4/3 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
4/5 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
4/7 — Jacksonville, FL — FIVE
4/8 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
4/10 — North Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
4/11 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/12 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
PARTY-STARTER DUSTIN LYNCH ANNOUNCES RETURN TO LAS VEGAS CLUB SET RESIDENCY
After hosting his see-and-be-seen pool parties for the last decade, multi-platinum star Dustin Lynch returns to Las Vegas, NV for his second Wynn Nightlife residency, continuing as the brand’s first-ever country music artist to hold a club set residency at the iconic Wynn Las Vegas. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
Teaming up once again with Wynn Nightlife, Lynch brings his high-energy club set back to the acclaimed XS Nightclub, building on a run that has helped redefine what country music can look like in modern nightlife culture. Blending his hit-driven catalog with open-format club energy, the residency continues to push genre boundaries on one of Las Vegas’ most influential stages.
Expanding the residency experience even further, Lynch will also headline the popular daylife destination, Encore Beach Club, bringing his signature party-forward sound to one of Las Vegas’ premier daytime destinations.
**ANNOUNCED DATES FOR DUSTIN LYNCH’S 2026 WYNN NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY**
MAY 1 | XS Nightclub with Diplo
JUNE 26 | Encore Beach Club
Most recently, Lynch expanded his 10X number one hit making sound with the Club Set Remixes EP—a genre-blending project featuring high-energy dance remixes of his biggest hits by top DJs including MOONLGHT and MC4D. With his latest release, Lynch unveiled his first EDM original, “Home To You,” a track with MC4D that carries his unmistakable country undertone into the global dance scene. Already a fixture in DJ booths across Las Vegas, Miami Beach, and beyond, and fresh off releases that bridge country and electronic worlds, Lynch’s return residency signals a new chapter for Wynn Nightlife performances in 2026, with more dates and announcements expected soon.
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MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Reveals Final Festival Lineup
Milwaukee Metal Festival is now pleased to reveal the final wave of bands, now completing the already stacked lineup! The festival is now announcing MACHINE HEAD, Two Sets from NAPALM DEATH, GENERATION KILL (Feat. Rob Dukes of Exodus), CREEPING DEATH + HEAVY // HITTER!
Fans can get access to the Thursday pre-party on June 4 for FREE with the purchase of a 3-day festival pass to MILWAUKEE METAL FEST. Come see ACID BATH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, OBITUARY, AGALLOCH + many more for the BEST WEEKEND EVER!
The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 - 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.
The current lineup and day splits can be found below with more bands still TBA!
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.
ABOUT MILWAUKEE METAL FEST
Founded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the longest-running and most influential metal festivals in the United States, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum. After establishing itself as a cornerstone of American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, the festival was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, ushering in a new era while honoring its legacy. Today, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to unite fans and artists for an uncompromising celebration of metal across the iconic stages of The Rave/Eagles Club.
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Varials Share "The Hurt Chamber" Video
Philadelphia's VARIALS — Skyler Conder, vocals; Shane Lyons, guitar; Mike Foley, bass; Sean Rauchut, drums — re-entered the chat in a massively metallic way in 2025 by announcing their new album WHERE THE LIGHT LEAVES. The album will arrive on February 27 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here.
They share the video for new single "The Hurt Chamber."
Watch it Below.
The song moves at a measured and deliberate pace, and it's one of the most melodic songs in the band's catalog. With this track, Varials, known for erecting impenetrable walls of sound and for trafficking in pure metallic fury, prove that heavier-than-granite music doesn't always have to mean fast. Heavy can also be slow and steady — and memorable. The beautifully eerie, keys-driven fade out could serve as the background music in the creepiest scene in your favorite psychological thriller.
"'The Hurt Chamber' is a song strictly about being addicted to a high that is inevitably difficult to break," says Conder. "Whether that be love, drugs, or a certain type of situation, you become blind to what's happening, all of the bad disappears because it always feels amazing. But it's doing nothing but harming you throughout every time you become close to it. The ache becomes a salvation of sorts. You enter the hurt chamber and you never want to leave."
Fun fact about the track — Conder cut his vocals in one take and on his first try. That's a rarity but the immediacy is felt in the song. And it just...worked. The band recalls, "We debated amongst ourselves on trying different ideas and melodies and adding/changing small things, but ultimately decided the original take was too good and shouldn't be messed with."
Sometimes it's best to leave things are they are.
Varials will hit the road on a headline tour this March, with Unity TX, Heavy // Hitter, and Boltcutter. All dates are below.
VARIALS ON TOUR:
3/12 — Detroit, MI — The Shelter
3/13 — Lakewood, OH — The Winchester Music Tavern
3/14 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
3/16 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theater
3/18 — Salt Lake City, UT — Soundwell
3/20 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music
3/21 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues Anaheim
3/22 — San Diego, CA — SOMA
3/24 — Las Vegas, NV — Backstage Bar & Billiards
3/25 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
3/27 — Dallas, TX — Trees
3/28 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City Music Hall
3/29 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
3/31 — Pensacola, FL — Handlebar
4/1 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/2 — Orlando, FL — The Social
4/3 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
4/4 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
4/6 — Baltimore, MD — Ottobar
4/7 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
4/9 — Allston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
4/10 — Brooklyn, NY — The Meadows
4/11 — Philadelphia, PA — First Unitarian Church
ABOUT VARIALS:
Varials deliver hardcore ferocity, monstrous breakdowns, and nu-metal groove with an adventurous atmosphere and unapologetic purpose. Born in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, Varials embody East Coast attitude and determination, pouring every ounce of struggle into their songs. Their fourth album, Where the Light Leaves, arrives with explosive energy and focus. Varials first established their place in the modern heavy landscape with Pain Again (2017) and In Darkness (2019). Tracks like "Romance," "Empire of Dirt," and "Anything to Numb" became anthems, blending metalcore strength with raw honesty that deeply resonated with audiences. Scars for You to Remember (2022) expanded that vision, further cementing their reputation as one of the most emotionally intense acts of the modern era. Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Schroeder (Lorna Shore, Dayseeker, The Plot In You), Where the Light Leaves signifies a new chapter. An often chaotic and experimental process—creating dozens of demos—resulted in 13 songs that capture Varials at their most powerful and creatively ambitious. The performances are deliberately raw, embracing imperfections to forge an immediate, human connection. Guttural heaviness paired with new melodic textures delivers a sound that is both punishing and expansive. As demonstrated on tours with Knocked Loose, Wage War, and Kublai Khan TX, among others, Varials are a fierce and formidable live band, and that energy is reflected in Where The Light Leaves.
Filth Return With New Single "Outta Pocket" + "Welcome to Shell Town" Out 3/6
Rising North Carolina heavy hitters FILTH are ushering in their most volatile chapter yet. The band is releasing their brand new single "Outta Pocket" , alongside the official pre-save launch for their upcoming EP, Welcome to Shell Town, due out March 6.
The EP's title is a nod to the band's hometown. explains guitarist David Gantt, who says, "Shell Town is us leaning deeper into what shaped us, the music, the environment, and the mindset that came out of growing up in Shelby. This EP is a reflection of where we're from and why Filth sounds the way it does."
New single "Outta Pocket" picks up right where Southern Hostility left off — pure hostility, zero restraint, and built for maximum impact in the pit. The track serves as the opening salvo for Welcome to Shell Town, an EP that promises to be FILTH's most focused, violent, and confident release to date.
To mark the new era, FILTH will also kick off their headline "Beasts Of The East" tour, bringing their chaos directly to fans with support from Blackwater Drowning, Autumn Lies Buried, Comawaves, and Jawjacked
Expect no-frills brutality, packed rooms, and the kind of shows that leave venues shaken long after the lights come up.
If you like your deathcore filthy, groove-laden, and unapologetically hostile, then pre-save Welcome to Shell Town now.
FILTH ON TOUR:
3/6 —Dunbar, WV — The Shop Live
3/7 — Salisbury, MD — Lurking Class Skate
3/8 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
3/9 — Baltimore, MD — Zen West
3/10 — Wilmington, NC — Reggie’s
3/11 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
3/12 — Virginia Beach, VA — Scandals Live
3/13 — Gastonia, NC — The Rooster
3/14 — Atlanta, GA — 529
3/15 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross
3/17 — Pensacola, FL — The Handlebar
3/18 — Tampa, FL — Brass Mug
3/19 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
3/20 — Summerville, SC — Trolley Pub
3/21 — Spartanburg, SC — GroundZero
3/22 — Chapel Hill, NC — Local 506
GRAIN OF PAIN Announces New Album "Behind Us All"; Unleashes Video for Haunting First Single!
Finnish doom metal outfit GRAIN OF PAIN has announced the release of its new full-length album, Behind Us All, set to drop on March 27 via Noble Demon. To mark the occasion and offer a first glimpse into the record’s bleak yet emotionally resonant soundscape, the band has unveiled its first single today.
The track, titled "To Burn Inside", is now available on all major streaming platforms and arrives alongside a brand new music video, which can be watched below
"To Burn Inside" sees GRAIN OF PAIN leaning deep into their signature blend of doom-laden heaviness and powerful melodies. Featuring a striking guest solo by Pekka Olkkonen(Stam1na), the song explores themes of reflection and the clarity that often comes with age.
Mastermind Timo Solonen comments: "So many stones, so many hopes. We are very happy to have Pekka Olkkonen to feature on our first single and to play solo on our song. Song is about life choices we made to earlier in life to chase dreams which weren’t worth it in the end. When you grow older you will find what is most important in life and the struggle to leave old life behind is not always easy. But you can do it as it becomes clear in the end of the song".
Hailing from Finland, GRAIN OF PAIN delivers a powerful and emotionally charged take on doom/death metal. At the core of the band is Timo Solonen, who handles composition alongside growls and guitars. On bass and clean vocals is Lars Eikind (Before The Dawn), standing out with a prestigious Spellemannsprisen (Grammy) win in Norway.
Joining as session musicians are Juho Räihä (guitars, additional screams) and Juuso Raatikainen (drums), both of whom claimed a Finnish Grammy with Swallow the Sun in 2025. Drawing from a wide range of influences, GRAIN OF PAIN weaves dark atmospheres and powerful melodies into music that resonates long after the final note fades.
Following the signing with German metal specialist Noble Demon in April 2024 for their debut release ("The Moon Lights The Way"), GRAIN OF PAIN now raises the stakes with Behind Us All, their second studio album, set for release in March 2026.
Behind Us All was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio. The cover artwork was created by Gogo Melone. The album will be released on March 27 via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order HERE.
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Of Virtue Confront Sacrifice & Self-Sabotage On "Death Of The Altar"
Michigan metalcore outfit, Of Virtue, have released their brand new single, "Death Of The Altar", via Arising Empire alongside a haunting new video. Teased across the band's socials in the lead-up to the release, the track arrives as Of Virtue's first new offering of 2026 and a vicious continuation of the world they build on their 2023 record, "OMEN", which racked up an impressive 65 million streams since its release. Fans can listen to the new single HERE and watch the brand new video Below.
Built on tight, searing riffs, gut-punching breakdowns, and a chorus that refuses to let go, "Death Of The Altar" leans into the intensity and emotional honest that have become Of Virtue's calling card. Co-written alongside Lee Albrecht (Bilmuri, The Devil Wears Prada, etc) and Evan McKeever (Starset, Koe Wetzel, etc), the track features the band's ongoing focus on addiction, mental health, and the stigma surrounding both, turning that internal fight into something loud, physical, and communal.
Directed by none other than Blackwolf Imaging and Levine Pictures, the "Death Of The Altar" music video pushes those themes into stark, ritualistic imagery that blurs the line between sacrifice and liberation. It sees the band confronting the weight of their own devotion, refusing to keep sacrificing themselves to old expectations and narratives.
Harnessing the potent fusion of powerful melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, Of Virtue maintain a steadfast commitment to authenticity, consistently redefining the genre while staying true to their artistic essence. Beloved across 35 countries and having performed at multiple Danny Wimmer festivals, Upheaval, Full Force, Summer Breeze, and Pulp Summer Slamamongst many others, it's no surprise that they've shared stages with bands such as Slipknot, Bad Omens, Nothing More, and Three Days Grace. Beyond their musical prowess, the metal powerhouse also serve as passionate mental health advocates on and off stage. Often seen using their platform to raise awareness and openly discuss these vital issues, Of Virtue have become a source of hope and inspiration for countless fans facing similar challenges.
Carrying forward the spirit of their 2023 record, "Omen", Of Virtue continue to champion vulnerability, community, and the belief that no one is defined solely by their worst decisions. With "Death Of The Altar" standing as the next chapter, the band further their evolution with a fearless, unflinching look at what it means to reclaim your life, even when it means burning down everything that once felt familiar.
Be sure to stay tuned for more Of Virtue news coming very soon.
Photo Credit: Alexander Bemis
HÉR are seekers and storytellers. Their debut album, Monochrome, reflects polar extremes: fire and ice, violence and tenderness, bravery and care, the brutality of war and the solace that’s brought by peace.
The Polish collective are celebrating the release of Monochrome with a new video for the album’s third single. Slinking and pulsating, “Going Down” enters into a trance where descent isn’t a collapse but a passage toward resolve.
“This song is a hymn to strength, perseverance and unyielding will”, HÉR says.
Watch the video for “Going Down” below:
Monochrome is out now on Season of Mist.
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By exploring the human nature described in Norse mythology, the musicians make a deep insight into the emotions embedded in its verses. They bring out the dark beauty of the North and its extremes: fire and ice, violence and tenderness, bravery and care, the brutality of war and the solace that peace brings, struggle and feast, the milky sweetness of honey and the salty tang of blood, love and hatred, birth and death, beginning and end, terror and awe…
Sestu hérna, sit here… sit here and listen, sit here and grow, sit here and drift away.
Line-up:
Maciej Świniarski — Vocal, Percussion
Tomasz Chyła — Vocal, Violin, Synth Percussion
Piotr Chęcki — Saxophone, Percussion
Tomasz Sadecki — Bass Guitar, Synth, Percussion
Sławek Koryzno — Drums, Percussion
Production Credits:
Recorded at Monochrom Studio, Gniewoszów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
Produced & Engineered by Ignacy Gruszecki.
Mixed & Mastered by Marcin Bors at Fonoplastykon, Wrocław, Poland.
Guest Musicians:
Magdalena Kuraś „Freya”
Cover Art:
Mary Zaleska
Photography:
Daria Szczygieł (https://dariaszczygiel.com/)
Pre-save & Pre-order: https://orcd.co/hermonochrome
Follow HÉR:
Bandcamp: https://hersom.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herbandofficialprofile/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/her.bandofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yHViIb0eCl4eVMFcVnzm5
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/h%C3%A9r/1751778615
STABBING Unleashes New Single, "Nauseating Composition (Feat. Ricky Myers)," New Album Out Now
Brutal death metal rising stars STABBING are celebrating the release of their latest full-length, 'Eon of Obscenity,' which is now available worldwide via Century Media Records! In honor of the band's onslaught today, they are now sharing a visualizer for their latest single, "Nauseating Composition," which features guest vocals by SUFFOCATION's own Ricky Myers! The brutalizing track can now be found below.
The band comments, "We’re glad to have Ricky be apart of this song and album with us, so huge thanks to him as well as everyone else for the support! We hope you all dig the new stuff!"
STABBING does not merely define the term “Brutal Death Metal," they exceed it. The Houston Texas newcomers have plundered the crypts of claustrophobia and darkness, only to surface with 'Eon of Obscenity,' STABBING’s Century Media debut and a benchmark for modern death metal.
'Eon of Obscenity' is due on January 30, 2026 via Century Media Records and can now be ordered, streamed and/or downloaded HERE.
With Eon of Obscenity, the Texas four-piece have delivered on everything their earlier releases and live shows have hinted at. B.D.M. has an unmistakably brutal new voice and it is STABBING. “I never expected it, there is a new wave of slam bands and brutal death metal bands,” says Bridget. “But I never thought people would think of us as an important band to that or any other scene! We have younger bands come up to us all the time and say, ‘Your first demo really inspired us,’ and that blows my mind. I never thought my brutal death metal band would have that kind of impact.”
Line-Up:
Matt Day - Bass Guitar
Aron Hetsko - Drums
Bridget Lynch - Lead Vocalist
Marvin Ruiz - Guitar
Special Guests:
Guest vocals by Ricky Myers (SUFFOCATION) on "Nauseating Composition"
Cover Artist: Rudi Yanto
Credits:
Recorded at Houston’s Southwing Audio by engineer Ben Gott
Mixed and mastered by Chris Kritikos
Discography:
Extirpated Mortal Process (2022)
Links:
The album artwork was created by Rudi Yanto
Brutal Planet Records Announce the Remastered Releases of APOSTLE Albums “White Metal” and “Chariots of Iron” on CD and Vinyl
Brutal Planet Records announces that two long-awaited titles from Florida Christian metal pioneers Apostle are finally getting the deluxe reissue treatment — and both are available now for pre-order at discounted prices exclusively at boonesoverstock.com.
⚔️ White Metal (1985) — available for the first time ever on CD and Vinyl, including the rare 1984 demo as bonus tracks
⚔️ Chariots of Iron (1987) — the underground classic finally receiving its first official CD release
Both titles are fully remastered by Rob Colwell, feature expanded packaging with archival notes and rare photos, and are part of the Metal Icon Series. Quantities are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
In the early 1980s, when Christian metal was still finding its footing, Apostle emerged from Jacksonville, Florida, led by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Matt Harding (1957–2012). What began as a small local group with a deep spiritual calling soon became one of the most dedicated and prolific underground acts in Christian metal. Formed in 1983, Apostle combined fiery, melodic metal with an unwavering devotion to sharing the message of Jesus Christ.
From the start, Apostle’s ministry reached beyond the church walls. As drummer Bill Box recalled, the band would play “anywhere and everywhere—clubs, reformatories, outdoor parks, churches, coffee houses, and skating rinks.” Their mission was to take the gospel wherever people would listen. Bassist Dave Lawson summarized their purpose simply: “What you have to do is sell out to Jesus and let Him change your life. We’ve tried to stay straight to the Bible and sing songs that glorify God.”
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Apostle toured widely across the South and Midwest, often sharing stages with national Christian rock and metal acts such as Whitecross, Bride, and Rez Band. In 1989, Apostle recorded with Glenn Kaiser (Rez Band/JPUSA) in Chicago—one of the scene’s most respected figures—resulting in their most polished and spiritually intense album. Harding’s soaring guitar work, layered harmonies, and heartfelt conviction set Apostle apart as a band unafraid to merge heavy music with deep faith.
Despite their talent and steady output, Apostle’s recordings were distributed only in small cassette runs, making them treasured finds among collectors. Their catalog remained largely unheard outside underground tape-trading circles. These official Retroactive Records reissues finally make that catalog accessible on both CD and vinyl for the first time—all beautifully remastered by Rob Colwell and accompanied by restored artwork and historical notes.
One exception, Prepare to Meet God, did receive a limited CD release years ago but quickly became nearly impossible to find. Its inclusion alongside the earlier Apostle material—and Matt Harding’s solo project Steel Armada—completes the long-overdue restoration of his musical legacy.
Brutal Planet Records had been trying to obtain the rights to reissue Apostle’s music for nearly 30 years. After Matt Harding’s passing in 2012, they continued searching for any contact that could lead to his family or former bandmates—years filled with dead ends and unanswered messages. Eventually, they reached out to the Christian Rock & Metal Facebook group, asking its 80,000 members for help. Chris Rozier (writer for Heaven’s Metal Magazine) responded and connected them with Larry Motes, one of Apostle’s drummers. Larry then contacted Jacob Harding, Matt’s son, and through that connection, this long-awaited reissue campaign was finally set in motion.
Previously available only as a flimsy, low-quality cardboard-sleeve promo that barely surfaced in the collector world, Unburied has long been considered nearly impossible to obtain. This Brutal Planet Records edition finally gives these unearthed horrors a proper home in a jewel case with a 12-page lyric booklet, remastered by Rob Colwell and officially welcomed into the Metal Icon Series.
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Behemoth Release New Video for "Nomen Barbarvm" From "The Shit Ov God"
Polish extreme metal pioneers BEHEMOTH have unleashed a visually stunning and fiercely thematic music video for their track "Nomen Barbarvm," a standout song from their critically acclaimed latest album, The Shit Ov God.
The apocalyptic video, directed by Dariusz Szermanowiczr, features deeply symbolic visuals, including references to occult traditions and a deliberate subversion of religious iconography, consistent with BEHEMOTH's artistic mission. Expect high-level cinematic quality, utilizing dramatic lighting, elaborate costumes, and special effects to create a dark, epic narrative.
Fans can view the new music video below.
BEHEMOTH have several upcoming tours and festival shows in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, starting in early February.
BEHEMOTH US TOUR:
WITH DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST, + IMMOLATION:
4/14 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
4/15 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom
4/17 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
4/18 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
4/19 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
4/21 — Salt Lake City, UT — Union Event Center
4/22 — Denver, Co — The Fillmore
4/24 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
4/25 — Chicago, IL — The Vic Theatre
4/26 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
4/28 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
4/30 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore^
5/1 — Worcester, MA — Palladium&
5/2 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/4 — Buffalo, NY — Buffalo RiverWorks
5/5 — McKees Rocks, PA — The Roxian Theatre
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville*
5/9 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
5/11 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY
5/12 — Montreal, QC — L'Olympia
5/14 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple*
5/15 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
5/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
5/18 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
5/20 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
5/21 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
*Festival Date
^ = No Rotting Christ
& = No Deicide
Tickets and more info HERE.
Fearless Signs Rock Band Archers + Band Shares Video for "The Dirt"
FEARLESS RECORDS is thrilled to welcome Wisconsin-based rock bandARCHERS — Nathanael Pulley [vocals], Ben Koehler [guitar] and Grayson Mesarosh [drums] —to the label's global roster.
The band, which has forged a deeply intense connection with its fans, shares the video for "THE DIRT," its debut single for the label.
Watch it below.
"'The Dirt' is about struggling with imposter syndrome," the band explains. "It strips back the pretense and asks the uncomfortable questions: 'How far have I really come?' and 'Do I belong here?'"
The song is an unforgettable rager, spinning a seasick groove laced into skittering synths and relatable lyrics. It basically begs to be played loudly — and on repeat.
Regarding their new label partnership, the band says, "We're so excited to be a part of the Fearless family. We can't wait to show you what the next chapter of ARCHERS looks like. Let's crush 2026."
ARCHERS will spend the winter touring with Nothing More, Catch Your Breath, and Doobie. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
ARCHERS ON TOUR:
WITH NOTHING MORE, CATCH YOUR BREATH, + DOOBIE:
1/30 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
1/31 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
2/2 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel
2/3 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Criterion
2/5 — Kansas City, MO — VooDoo Lounge
2/6 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
2/7 — Indianapolis, IN — Murat Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
2/19 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
2/20 — Boston, MA — Citizens House of Blues
2/21 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
2/23 — Montreal, QC — L'Olympia
2/24 — Toronto, ON — History
2/25 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
2/27 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe
2/28 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
3/1 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
3/3 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore Minneapolis
3/4 — Winnipeg, MB — Burton Cummings Theatre
3/6 — Edmonton, AB — Midway
3/7 — Calgary, AB — Grey Eagle Event Centre
3/9 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom
3/10 — Seattle, WA — Moore Theatre
3/11 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
3/13 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
3/14 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
3/16 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
3/17 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
*Festival Date
ARCHERS have emerged out of forgotten corners of the country, resonating with fans worldwide through sheer determination and unapologetic honesty. The Wisconsin-bred trio has quietly carved a path of its own, fueled by a hybrid of high-octane, pit-splitting metalcore and melodies spiked with pop precision. For their first half-decade together, the band fought to be heard, independently dropping 2015's Cuts & Bruises and tracks like "The Hills." They picked up momentum with "Bleed For This" and "Close To Me," as well as a plethora of shows. Stuck at home throughout 2020, "blackmarketmonkeymagic" cracked 1 million Spotify streams and powered the New Normal EP. Despite the distance, the band made a lasting connection by livestreaming on social media at least once per week, pulling back the curtain on rehearsals, answering fan questions, hosting merch drops, and even simply hanging out. This engagement gave rise to what has become known as the "ARCHERS Assemble Super Soft Posting Group," representing over 2,500-strong of their faithful. 2024's All That I Have Left EP spawned the likes of "Drag Me Out," "Stay This Sober," and "Bitter" —which eclipsed 10 million-plus streams. Beyond hitting the road with Asking Alexandria, From Ashes to New, and Magnolia Park, they packed houses on both sides of the pond as a headliner. Following 2025's Temporary High EP, the band decamped to Los Angeles with producer Erik Ron and jumped into the next sonic era. Now, ARCHERS take flight with a series of 2026 singles and their forthcoming debut for Fearless Records.
BURIAL PATH Unveil New Single “Between Soil and Sun,” Introducing Vocalist Maya Pobst
Entering a new era of sound and identity, BURIAL PATH, one of the most electrifying voices in the deathcore underground, has released their latest single, “Between Soil and Sun.” The track marks a pivotal new chapter for the band and serves as the first release to feature new vocalist Maya Pobst.
A meditation on transmutation, grief, and the violence of becoming, "Between Soil and Sun" explores the tension between decay and rebirth, where identity is stripped down, interrogated, and reforged. Crushing instrumentation collides with visceral lyricism, capturing the turmoil of confronting conformity, internalized stigma, and the cost of self-realization.
Accompanied by a stark lyric video, "Between Soil and Sun" traces the threshold between burial and rebirth, where flesh remembers the earth and the spirit strains toward light. Written in the aftermath of fracture, the song confronts abandonment, decay, and the slow alchemy of self-reclamation.
What is buried does not remain silent.
What reaches for the sun is forever changed.
With this release, BURIAL PATH sharpen their focus and commit fully to a vision rooted in authenticity, resistance, and transformation.
About BURIAL PATH:
Formed in 2023, BURIAL PATH consists of Maya Pobst (vocals) and Christian Caringer (bassist) from Missouri, 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.
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REVERYA Channel Raw Vulnerability and Modern Pressure on New Single "Envy"
Modern metal trio REVERYA return with their latest single, "Envy," a powerful and emotionally charged track that highlights the band’s evolving sound and lyrical depth. Known for blending melody, atmosphere, and crushing heaviness, the Tampa based group continues to carve out a distinct voice in the modern metal scene.
"Envy" explores the psychological weight of comparison, self image, and the internal struggle of never feeling like enough. Through vivid and unfiltered lyricism, the song confronts themes of reflection, obsession, and the pressure of perceived perfection. The emotional intensity of the words is matched by dynamic shifts in the music, moving between vulnerable atmospheric passages and explosive hard hitting sections.
Musically, the single showcases REVERYA’s signature fusion of soaring vocals, searing guitar work, driving bass, and relentless drums. Layers of ambience add depth and texture, creating an immersive soundscape that mirrors the emotional tension at the heart of the track. "Envy" stands as one of the band’s most personal and resonant releases to date.
About REVERYA:
Emerging from the vibrant Tampa metal scene, REVERYA has built a reputation for high energy live performances and emotionally driven songwriting. The three piece band first gained attention with their debut EP Melinoe, followed by their first full length album Affliction In Bloom, released in October 2024. Their music draws from life’s most intense emotional experiences, focusing on resilience, empowerment, and redemption.
Formed in 2022, the band consists of Nadine on vocals and keys, Travis on guitars, and Kaleb on drums. Together they create a powerful blend of atmospheric textures, groove driven riffs, and emotionally charged vocals that delivers a genre bending and immersive sound.
Drawing sonic inspiration from SPIRITBOX, JINJER, PERIPHERY, INVENT ANIMATE, and EVANESCENCE, REVERYA has carved a distinct space for themselves through a fusion of modern metal, ethereal soundscapes, and haunting melodies. Their lyrics explore surreal dream states, emotional depth, and the connection between nature and the human psyche.
Their debut EP Melinoe introduced the band’s affinity for myth and layered meaning, while their 2024 full length album Affliction In Bloom pushed their artistry to new heights. Accompanied by visually striking music videos for "Wisteria" and "Dahlia," the band has continued to build a reputation for immersive storytelling across both audio and visual mediums.
Front woman Nadine has also made an impact outside the band, featuring on tracks such as "A Living Burden" by HOLLOWBROOK and "Disconnect" by SPIRITUAL CHAOS, further showcasing her vocal versatility and presence within the heavy music community.
With a growing fanbase and an evolving sound that balances crushing heaviness with cinematic atmosphere, REVERYA continues to establish themselves as one of the most compelling emerging voices in modern progressive metal.
REVERYA is:
Nadine (Vocals/Keys)
Travis (Guitars)
Kaleb (Drums)
Connect with Reverya:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564427150894
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reveryamusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XjFu4wXD34z7aB7qSjCz0?si=KeBCLuoaTnye2dB4x-fgGw
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PROFANE ELEGY Unveil Video for "Herezjarcha", Title Track From Their New Album Out Now
Independent black metal band PROFANE ELEGY have released the official video for "Herezjarcha", the towering title track from their newly released full-length album of the same name. The song stands as the conceptual and emotional core of the record, a sweeping descent into vision, madness, and spiritual rebellion.
"Herezjarcha" tells the story of a man who experiences a transformative vision and emerges as the patriarch of a new heresy. Through deliberate immersion in darkness, he becomes one with it, his mind opening to hidden and forbidden truths. The track unfolds like a ritual in motion, blending cinematic orchestration, shifting musical movements, and whispered incantations into a narrative that feels both intimate and apocalyptic.
The newly released video brings that transformation to life, visually capturing the protagonist’s psychological unraveling and spiritual metamorphosis. Stark imagery, shadow-soaked environments, and symbolic storytelling mirror the song’s themes of revelation through corruption and enlightenment through descent.
Released independently , Herezjarcha marks a bold evolution for PROFANE ELEGY following their 2023 debut When All Is Nothing, which drew praise for fusing blackened aggression with doom-heavy atmosphere. On this new record, the band expands their sound in every direction, heavier, more dynamic, more refined, and deeply introspective.
The album is built on stark contrasts between cosmic vastness and personal collapse, defiance and decay, melody and obliteration.
It opens with "Exeunt Omnes", a theatrically orchestrated meditation on fate and mortality, before plunging into the existential storm of "Haunted". The defiant "I AM" transforms a biblical declaration into an anthem of human rebellion, while "As My Heart Turns to Ash" slows into a doom-laden lament of emotional collapse and introduces haunting clean vocal passages.
Mid-album, "Immutable" confronts inherited darkness and the inescapable aspects of identity, and "And Then We Are Gone" strips everything down to a funeral-paced meditation on impermanence. The journey culminates in the conceptual centerpiece "Herezjarcha" before closing with "The Accuser", a searing finale that reimagines judgment itself as hypocrisy worthy of condemnation.
Produced by J Gulick and mixed and mastered by Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios, Herezjarcha rejects genre boundaries in favor of vision. Atmospheric black metal collides with doom weight, death metal precision, orchestration, and clean vocal textures, all in service of lyrically rich, philosophical, and spiritually confrontational themes.
PROFANE ELEGY is:
Mikael L – Vocals, Orchestration
J Gulick – Guitars, Orchestration
David G – Bass, Orchestration
Sean M – Drums
Connect with PROFANE ELEGY:
Bandcamp: https://profaneelegy.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Profane-Elegy/100092367915270/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profane_elegy/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/profaneelegy666
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@profaneelegy-23?si=OGKGak-ibt4gl7vK
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68ATD5yRmlH8jtbdZQzVFy?si=4THaO3qZRQaWLZUCvS4N1Q
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/profane-elegy/1687009599
Out Now From Red Sands
Mexico City’s RED SANDS return with Evocations, a six-track release that captures more than a decade of evolution in a single statement. Formed in 2012 and reassembled in 2022, the group of Jonathan Corral, Daniel Novelo, Eric Novelo, Juan Carlos León, and Ángel Asiain has built a sound rooted in melody, structure, and emotion. Their music blends the strength of classic heavy metal with the depth of symphonic and gothic traditions, giving rise to what they call melodic metal.
The artwork for Evocations, designed by vocalist and visual artist Jona Corral, mirrors the album’s theme. It depicts a creature made from fragments of memory, a symbol of time, loss, and unfinished creation. The image and the music share the same language of impermanence.
Evocations is not a debut in the conventional sense but a culmination. It gathers songs written across different eras and unites them under one idea: that death and remembrance shape art more profoundly than survival alone. In its layers of melody, rhythm, and emotion, RED SANDS find a balance between past and present, creating music that listens as much as it speaks.
RED SANDS is:
Jonathan “Jona” Corral – Vocals
Daniel Novelo – Rhythm & Lead Guitar
Eric Novelo – Bass
Juan Carlos “CJ” León – Piano & Keyboards
Ángel Asiain – Drums
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/1s2oL32tMDS8yq0FkdgVVG?si=5YyvjiZZQT2yF5hI_OAVrw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/red-sands/1674098147
Jamey Johnson Shares "More Of What Matters" to Him in Newest Release
Jamey Johnson releases “More Of What Matters,” a powerful and poetic reminder of what’s truly important in life, today, Jan. 30. Listen to “More Of What Matters” below.
Produced by The Kent Hardly Playboys, Johnson co-wrote the song in 2007 with Keith Follese and Jon Stone and had been saving it for just the right moment. That moment is now, and Johnson’s vocal delivery reflects his fresh insights from maturity, life experience and wisdom.
“Back then, I wrote that from the perspective of somebody who needed to find more things that matter,” Johnson says. “Looking back on a perspective of 20 years down the road, that guy was naive and didn’t know the gravity of what he was writing. At this age, it hits home. It’s time.
“(The Mavericks’) Raul Malo was a dear friend and passed away at 60,” he says. “There’s a clock ticking on my life too, and I don’t know when it will be over. I’ve got to reset my priorities and do what is important to me or I will be a life unlived. I don’t want to be too busy and distracted on the road to forget the things that really matter.”
“At that time, it was an awareness of what happens in our business,” Johnson says. “Those lines came to me, Keith and Jon in that writing room in a very honest way. That was exactly where I was at the time, looking around and recognizing, man, you can chase that star forever and never catch anything that was worth a dime.”
This is a message Johnson now heeds in his own life. He spent the last two decades of his life on tour, taking him away from his home and family much of the year. He married attorney Brittney Eakins in 2025 and remains determined to keep his priorities in check.
“Now there’s a big part of me that wants to come home and focus on that for a while. I’m still going to tour, but I’m not going to do it so much, and not let it take me as much from home.”
Johnson originally recorded the song in 2007 and intended on including it on his critically acclaimed 2008 album called That Lonesome Song, which was certified 2x-platinum.
“I’m not really sure why I didn’t, but I’m glad now that I didn’t so that I still have it to release today,” says Johnson, who re-recorded a new version of the song for this release. “But I guess at the time I was focusing on something else.
“Lonesome Song and Guitar Song both did really well. I’m not sure that song would’ve fit either album at the time, as far as its content and message. It really fits now for sure.”
This marks the start of a new year full of new music from Johnson, who joins Kris Kristofferson as the only two writers to have won both the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Association Song of the Year Award twice in the same year, with Johnson winning for “In Color” and “Give It Away.”
This continues his collaboration with Warner Records Nashville and his own Big Gassed Records, which began with Midnight Gasoline in 2024. That album, his first new album of solo material in 14 years, was ranked No. 4 on Billboard’s list of Top Country Albums of 2024.
Since releasing Midnight Gasoline, Johnson has written and recorded more than 50 songs at the Cash Cabin studios in Hendersonville, Tenn. While he has performed a few of these new songs during his tour, he will release many recorded versions throughout this year.
“I’ve been hearing people say for the longest time, ‘I wish you’d put out new music,’” he says. “Well, here goes!”
