Daughtry Announce SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM DELUXE Album

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum rock powerhouse Daughtry has announced SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM DELUXE today. The deluxe release brings together the full scope of the band’s acclaimed two-part project, SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART 1) and SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART 2), alongside additional live recordings that capture the visceral force, catharsis, and connection that have defined this latest era of Daughtry. The deluxe release will arrive on vinyl only on June 5th via Big Machine Rock with three variants available from daughtryofficial.store. All of which are a double LP, two of which are very limited edition with only 250 available of each.

Across the SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM collection, Chris Daughtry channels grief, change, confrontation, and self-reclamation into some of the band’s heaviest and most emotionally charged work to date. From the industrial bite of “ARTIFICIAL” and the raw release of “PIECES,” to the hard-earned resilience of “THE BOTTOM” and the stark vulnerability of “ANTIDOTE,” SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (DELUXE) traces the full arc of a person forced to face the wreckage, sit with the aftermath, and find the strength to move through it.

Daughtry first launched this era with SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART ONE), the band’s debut release with Big Machine Rock, which featured their back-to-back No. 1 singles “ARTIFICIAL” and “PIECES.” The EP marked a heavier, more unguarded creative chapter for the band, pairing amplified production with Chris Daughtry’s commanding vocals and an emotional throughline rooted in grief, healing, and the hard-won courage to say the quiet parts out loud.

With SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART TWO), Daughtry pushed that evolution even further. The EP arrived as a hard-hitting and deeply personal body of work about the wake-up calls that force real change, featuring “THE SEEDS,” “DIVIDED,” “THE DAY I DIE,” “THE BOTTOM,” “TERRIFIED,” “RAZOR,” and “ANTIDOTE.” Speaking on the release, Chris previously shared, “This EP is ultimately about facing the things we’ve ignored within ourselves and confronting the wake-up calls that force us to go deeper. These songs unlocked something very real, honest, and visceral in me as a writer and as a human being.”

Now, SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (DELUXE) presents the complete picture. The live recordings add another layer, pulling the songs out of the studio and into the charged space between band and audience. 

The deluxe album follows a landmark run for Daughtry, including their first-ever No. 1 at Active Rock with “ARTIFICIAL,” another No. 1 with “PIECES,” major touring alongside Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Creed, Disturbed, and Seether, and continued praise for the heavier, fearless direction of their current era.

SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (DELUXE) arrives on vinyl on June 5 via Big Machine Rock and available from daughtryofficial.store

New Jersey's Deardarkhead presents 'Letting Go' feat. Joe McGinty, first taste of 'The Pendulum Swings', first full-length album in 26 years

New Jersey alt-rock dreampop outfit Deardarkhead presents their new single 'Letting Go', the first taste of 'The Pendulum Swings', an instrumental anthem built around soaring guitar leads and melodic bass hooks. A piece about growth and change, centered on releasing old patterns and embracing new directions, the track features keyboardist Joe McGinty, known for his work with The Psychedelic Furs, Nada Surf, Ryan Adams and Deborah Harry, adding atmosphere and texture.

Now made up of guitarist Kevin Harrington, drummer Robert Weiss and bassist James Malizia, who, in August 2024, took over from Brandon Howard, who recorded bass on this album. Deardarkhead has built a distinctive identity since the departure of vocalist-bassist Michael Amper in 2009, shifting fully into instrumental composition where melody and texture take the place of vocals. 

With many notable milestones over their nearly four decades, including shows with the likes of Supergrass, The Psychedelic Furs, Everclear, Nothing and The Lilys, the new album captures an ever-evolving band, refining their voice through texture, atmosphere, and emotional momentum. 

Taking their name from the 1867 Irish poem “Cean Dubh Dilis” by Samuel Ferguson -- a work about a beautiful dark-haired girl -- Deardarkhead was formed in 1988 in the Atlantic City, New Jersey area. Their identity rooted as much in mood as in melody, their music blends atmospheric dreampop, shoegaze shimmer and ethereal rock, unfolding as an original, guitar-driven psychedelic tightrope walk balancing moody textures and shimmering melodies. 

“This first single 'Letting Go' is a song about growth. It’s a song about change. Letting go of old ways. It’s about taking a new direction and knowing that it’s going to be right," says Kevin Harrington.

Rob Weiss adds, "This started out as a piano piece by guitarist Kevin Harrington and quickly grew into a full blown anthem with soaring guitar leads and melodic bass hooks. In demand keyboardist Joe McGinty and fellow South New Jerseyan provided backing keyboard tracks for the song."

Deardarkhead's sixth recording and second full-length album, 'The Pendulum Swings' captures a period of renewed experimentation and refinement. Recorded at Miner Street Recordings in Philadelphia, they worked with producers Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey (The War on Drugs, Kurt Vile, Sharon Van Etten) and Grammy-nominated mastering engineer Joe Lambert (Animal Collective, Blonde Redhead, Beach House, M83, Wild Nothing).

This album moves through shifting moods ranging from soaring, psychedelic-tinged guitar anthems to driving post-punk rhythms and more ambient, abstract passages. The result is a dynamic and cohesive work that highlights the band’s signature blend of shimmering guitars, pulsing bass, and powerful percussion. The band pushes the envelope with their instrumental approach, using drum loops, unusual time signatures, ebow, bass VI, and expanded guitar layering.

To date, Deardarkhead has released five recordings on their own Fertile Crescent Records, their music also featured on numerous US and Japanese indie compilations, beginning with 1998 debut album 'Unlock the Valves of Feeling'. In 2011, Captured Tracks released 'Oceanside: 1991-1993', a retrospective of their early material as the second contribution to their Shoegaze Archives series. They then joined iconic label Saint Marie Records in 2015, releasing their critically-acclaimed 'Strange Weather' EPwith them in 2016.

'Letting Go' is out now, available from music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Musicand Bandcamp. Now available for pre-order, 'The Pendulum Swings' album will be released on CD, digitally, and on 180-gram vinyl on July 10.

CREDITS
Kevin Harrington - guitars (all tracks) and bass VI, ebow & bass (track 10)
Robert Weiss - drums & percussion
Brandon Howard - bass (tracks 1-9)  
Joe McGinty - keyboards (track 6)  
Recorded at Miner Street Recordings, Philadelphia, PA  
Produced, engineered & mixed by Brian McTear & Amy Morrissey
Mastered by Joe Lambert  
Cover photography & design by Robert Weiss
Video directed and edited by William Murray
Band photos by Mike Maney
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Thrash Legends Flotsam and Jetsam Announce New Album Out 8/28!

Can you hear them gnawing? They're almost through the walls!

American thrash metal pioneers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are gearing up to unleash their explosive Napalm Records debut album Rats In The Temple, on August 28. 

The legends from Arizona have been a fixture of the metal scene for the better part of the last four decades. With modern renaissance records like The End of Chaos (2019), and I Am the Weapon (2024), capturing the glory of their inceptional material, the Kerrang! championed classic Doomsday for the Deceiver (1986) and No Place for Disgrace (1988), it's no wonder they're still raising hell for their throngs of dedicated fans along festival circuits internationally!

Rats In The Temple lunges out full force with 13 rabid onslaughts of ornate guitarmonies, pummeling double bass kicks, hypnotic bass grooves, and exalted front man Eric A.K. Knutson’s unmistakably haunting wail. As the temple is besieged by vermin, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM line the walls with grim tales of death, abuse, betrayal, and war, inviting listeners into a dark world not too distant from our own. 

Front man Eric A.K. Knutson said about the album:
"This record is a BEAST, truly our best effort to date!! Do yourself a favor. Dim the lights, grab a drink, put the headphones on, and crank this up. You will not be sorry you did!!!"

Pre-Order Your Copy of Rats In The Temple HERE

Churning like magma beneath the Earth, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have only been growing more and more fiery with time, and Rats In The Temple sees the band exploding to the surface in a magnificent and awe-inspiring blaze. For fans new and longstanding, you cannot escape them; they're through the walls. 

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM are:
​​Eric A.K. Knutson — Vocals
Michael Gilbert — Guitars
Steve Conley — Guitars
William Bodily — Bass
Ken — Drums

From Sold-Out Tours to Charting Success, THE HOWLERS Return with a Dark New Chapter

After returning in 2025 with the singles “Nightcrawling” and “You Can Be So Cruel,” and signing with indie label FLG, London indie rockers THE HOWLERS are back with their new single “Viper.” The newest offering comes alongside the announcement of their second album, ‘Heavy,’ due out on October 9th — a bold, visceral statement of intent as the band enters their most defining chapter yet.

Driven by pulsing riffs, a relentless rhythm section, and raw, urgent energy, “Viper” captures THE HOWLERS at their most immediate — indie rock ’n’ roll rooted in tension, desire, and consequence. It sets the tone for ‘Heavy,’ a record that sees frontman Adam Young push his songwriting into darker, more impulsive territory.

“'Viper' speaks to an experience of being totally drawn towards someone even though you can see the red flags — the desire for all of us to willingly make bad decisions for the thrill of what comes next, regardless of consequences,” says Young. “You’re lost in the moment together. But no matter how much you kid yourself into believing the Bonnie & Clyde fantasy, they will always cause you pain in the end.”

Watch the Official Video for "Viper" Below:

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

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

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

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

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

Young adds:

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

Pre-Order 'Heavy' HERE

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

German Symphonic Metal Icons XANDRIA Announce New Album "Eclipse" + Share New Video

Chart-topping German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA will release their new studio album, Eclipse, on August 7 via Napalm Records. The upcoming full-length features eleven tracks that represent the most diverse body of work in the band’s discography so far: every song has its own identity — a journey full of discoveries — yet they all belong to the same world. Classic, '80s-inspired metal riffs stand alongside low-tuned modern metal guitars; cinematic orchestral sounds meet Celtic folk influences, and dark electronic elements blend with intimate rock moments, even including a guitar solo that owes more to Pink Floyd than to any metal genre.

With "The Shannon’s Home," XANDRIA unveils the first offering cut from the upcoming record. The song weaves dreamlike melodies, cinematic opulence, and folk elements, all driven by the soaring vocals of Ambre Vourvahis. Both intimate and epic, XANDRIA once again prove that they belong among the leading acts in the scene! "The Shannon’s Home" is now available on all streaming services worldwide and comes with an official music video that can be seen below.

Band mastermind Marco Heubaum comments on "The Shannon's Home":
"A song like a beautiful, slightly dark fairytale — which makes sense, as it is an analogy of life, pictured as the river Shannon, flowing from its source to the sea. And just one of the many colorful facets of our new album, which will be a journey full of diverse elements and surprises. We felt this song had a mysterious magic that captured our hearts from the very beginning. In fact, it was the first song we wrote for this next voyage of wonders — so we instantly knew this was the first song we wanted you all to hear. For all you wonderful people out there — enjoy!"

Watch the official music video for "The Shannon’s Home" Below:

Eclipse marks XANDRIA’s most outspoken and cinematic album so far: a dark, colorful, and defiant statement for reason, empathy, and democracy in times when all three are under attack, brought to life by a band fueled with new energy, new ambitions, and a clear artistic direction, aiming higher than ever and not looking back!

Pre-order your version of Eclipse NOW.

While The Wonders Still Awaiting (2023) marked the rebirth of XANDRIA with a new line-up — an album that opened the door to a new era — Eclipse goes further. It is more focused and direct, the lyrics are more outspoken, dealing almost entirely with what is happening to our civilization right now. The contrasts are stronger, and the different musical and vocal colours feel even more naturally integrated into the songs. As XANDRIA's sole composer, Marco Heubaum musically draws inspiration from all aspects of his surroundings: music, stories, and emotions that have shaped him since childhood. It is no secret that film scores have always been another major influence, especially composers like Hans Zimmer and John Williams.

XANDRIA ARE:
Marco Heubaum — Guitar, Keys
Ambre Vourvahis — Vocals
Robert Klawonn — Guitar
Dimitrios — Drums

FRONTIERS RECORDS Unveils New Single “Edge Of Tomorrow” Featuring Ronnie Romero + New Visualizer

FRONTIERS RECORDS unveils the new single “Edge Of Tomorrow,” a powerful cover of the track originally released by supergroup Sunstorm in 2016, and now featuring Ronnie Romero, who is the current vocalist of the project.

 

This new version is part of the upcoming 'XXX Anniversary Compilation,' a special project celebrating 30 years of passion, creativity, and unforgettable music. The record is set for release on May 22, 2026, and will be only available on CD, on the label’s webstore.

 

Ronnie Romero states:

“What a joy and an honor to have recorded this song! It’s one of my favorites from the Sunstorm catalog, and I truly enjoyed it even before being part of the band. Furthermore, it’s a huge privilege that this song is part of the 30th anniversary celebration of FRONTIERS RECORDS. Thank you for this incredible opportunity!”

Watch the Visualizer for “Edge Of Tomorrow” Below:

Starting from an idea of Serafino Perugino, the ‘XXX Anniversary Compilation’ brings together some of the greatest melodies and voices from the world of melodic rock. This special release celebrates the label’s rich legacy by revisiting iconic tracks from the FRONTIERScatalogue, reimagined with dynamic new performances from an extraordinary lineup of guest vocalists.

Each track has been recorded exclusively for this anniversary project and showcases the powerful reinterpretation of beloved FRONTIERS classics through the voices of today’s standout rock artists.

Aldo Lonobile, Head of A&R Europe at FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP and producer of the record, comments:

“Producing the 30th anniversary record for FRONTIERS RECORDS has been both an honor and a responsibility. This label has built a legacy on passion and vision, and, with this album, we wanted to celebrate that history in a meaningful way. Having a mix of established and new generation of FRONTIERS artists reinterpret the iconic tracks that shaped our identity is more than a tribute - it’s a bridge between eras.

“With a tracklist discussed together with the FRONTIERS President Serafino Perugino, this record is a celebration of where we come from, and a powerful statement of where we’re headed”, he continued.

Under the expert production of Lonobile – who also performs part of the guitars on the album - the performances are backed by a stellar lineup of musicians: Alessandro Mammola (guitar), Andrea Arcangeli (bass), Cristian Timpanaro (bass), the keyboards team – Alessio Lucatti& Antonio Agate, Alfonso Mocerino, and Fortunato Grillo on drums, delivering powerful new arrangements that bring renewed energy to these fan-favorite tracks.

‘XXX Anniversary Compilation’ isn’t just a compilation - it’s a tribute to 30 years of rock excellence, a heartfelt thank you to the artists, fans, and collaborators who have been part of the FRONTIERS RECORDS story.

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or discovering these songs for the first time, this album delivers powerful performances, soaring melodies, and the unmistakable spirit of FRONTIERS.

Pre-Order ‘XXX Anniversary Compilation’ HERE

“Edge Of Tomorrow” Line Up:

Ronnie Romero – vocals

Aldo Lonobile – guitar

Andrea Arcangeli – bass

Alessio Lucatti – keyboards

Alfonso Mocerino – drums

Steve Evetts GoFundMe Launched After Fire Ravages NJ Studio

Steve Evetts is a legendary record producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Having been a prominent producer in the alternative heavy music scene, he has worked with many Billboard chart-topping artists such as The Cure, The Wonder Years, New Found Glory, Snapcase, Glassjaw, The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Misfits, Saves The Day, Senses Fail, Every Time I Die, The Used, and countless others. Evetts has worked on some of the most influential records in modern rock music and is known for capturing the finest performances from the artists he works with.

Tragically, on May 3, 2026, Evetts suffered a devastating loss when his studio burned down — through no fault of his own. In a matter of hours, he lost his creative home, all of his gear, and a career's worth of memorabilia, plaques, photos, records, and so much more. While insurance will help cover the value of the lost gear, it won't come close to covering the true cost of rebuilding a new studio space. The expenses of construction, setup, and treatment are significant. Evetts is taking this tragedy in stride and is determined to surge forward, but he needs our help to build a new space where he can continue shaping the future of heavy music.

Evetts started his career in New Jersey, but spent the majority of his career in Los Angeles. 

In 2022, he relocated back to New Jersey and took over a new studio in Belleville, N.J. that was the previous birthplace of many well-known rock and metal records. He made a name for himself producing metal albums as well as many notable indie, punk, pop-punk, and emo albums.

Evetts is regarded as an amazing person who has given so much to the music community. Please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser to help Evetts rebuild his studio and return stronger than ever.

Every contribution, share, or support in any form, no matter the size, will make a difference. 

Go here to donate and spread the word.

TodoMal Release Melodic New Single "Humanised Gods"

TodoMal are releasing “Humanised Gods” as the second single from their upcoming third album Graveyards of Joy. The song bears all the marks of the Spanish duo: solemn doom metal, strong melodies and cinematic atmosphere.

Watch the music video for “Humanised Gods” Below:

Graveyards of Joy comes out July 3, 2026 on Season of Mist

Pre-order

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Where the first single from Graveyards of Joy, “Point of Coalescence”, opened on dense, uncompromising ground, “Humanised Gods” offers a different kind of weight. Mid-tempo and melodic, the new single draws its lyrical material from the excess and spectacle of the Claudian dynasty in ancient Rome: emperors regarded as demi-gods, figures onto whom desires and projections were freely cast. From there, the song widens its frame to address something more immediate: the hubris of contemporary individualism, the cult of the self, the particular vacancy that follows when admiration tips into deification. It is, within the arc of the album, a moment of relative relief, the music direct and unguarded in a way that the record's darker corners are not.

Graveyards of Joy is the closing chapter of a trilogy that began with Ultracrepidarian(2021) and continued with A Greater Good (2023). Written in solitude following personal tragedy, the album draws on the landscapes and ghost towns of rural eastern Spain, a terrain the band describe as raw, honest and untamed. It channels grief, anger and hard-won hope through a sound rooted in the slow-burning weight of classic doom and dramatic rock. Vast Hammond organ-driven passages give way to desolate folk; strings with Morriconian openness sit alongside heavy, anchoring riffs. The band draw on a wide range of reference points, from the orchestral sweep of Vangelis and the warmth of Deep Purple to the dramatic sensibility of Tindersticks and Nick Cave, without losing the solemnity that defines TodoMal.

Catch TodoMal on tour this summer, including dates with Evoken.

Graveyards of Joy is the third album and the closing chapter of a trilogy. Written in solitude following personal tragedy, it channels grief, anger and hard-won hope into nine tracks of slow-burning, widescreen doom. The music breathes: vast Hammond-driven passages give way to desolate folk, Morricone-like strings open onto dusty cinematic plains, and heavy riffs anchor songs that never lose sight of melody. A DIY record of striking emotional depth and modern, alternative edge.

Recording Line-up:
Wildman – Guitars and Vocals

Mile – Bass and Vocals

Javi – Guitars

Bud – Drums

Cecilia – Synths and Vocals

Production Credits:

Recording Studio: Trinitat-Montseny / 7th Middle Street / Moontower Studios

Producer: Javier Fernández Milla / Christopher B. Wildman; assisted by Javier Félez Rodríguez (drums recording and guitar engineering)

Mixing: Javier Fernández Milla at Trinitat Montseny

Mastering: Jaime López Arellano at Arda Recorders (Portugal)

Guest Musicians:
Cecilia Tallo (background vocals, tracks 4 and 6)

Teodora Gosheva (vocals)

Darío Garrido (acoustic guitars)

Manu Clavijo (live strings)

Cover Art:
Lluís Rigalt, Ruïnes (1865), Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Photography:
Christopher B. Wildman

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


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SENNA Return With Video for New Single "Out Of The Blue"

German metalcore band SENNA return with their compelling new single "Out of The Blue," out now via SharpTone Records. The release marks a pivotal moment in the band's evolution, introducing longtime guitarist Marcel Dürr as the group's new lead vocalist for the first time.

Speaking on the single, the band shares: 
"'Out of The Blue' is about confronting fear of rejection and self-worth with a kind of honesty that turns vulnerability into connection."

Originally emerging as a studio side project, SENNA quickly evolved into a fully-fledged band consisting of Marcel Dürr (now vocals, formerly guitar), Fabian Cattarius (bass), and Viktor Warzecha (drums). Drawing their name from the Arabic word for brightness, shine, or glow, the band's identity reflects both their sonic ambition and their artistic intent — a luminous blend of technical precision, playful experimentation, and a fusion of hard rock, progressive, and post-hardcore influences.

"It was really liberating," Dürr recalls of the band’s early creative mindset. "Because we weren't pursuing SENNA as a proper band at first, we had a lot of time to experiment with our sound. Our goal was to simply write the music that we enjoyed, without being boxed into any one genre."

This ethos of freedom and exploration has remained central to SENNA's identity. Their debut EP A Moment of Quiet offered an early glimpse into their creative vision, setting the foundation for what would become their full-length debut album Stranger To Love, released via SharpTone Records in 2024. The record showcased SENNA's ability to balance intricate melodies with raw emotional depth, capturing the quiet, often overlooked moments that shape human connection.

Following standout singles including "High Note", "Rain", "Blackout", "Hurricane" and "Potential." With Marcel originally positioned as guitarist during this era, the band now enters a new phase with him stepping forward as frontman.

"Out of The Blue" is out now via SharpTone Records on all streaming platforms.

STREAM "OUT OF THE BLUE" HERE

Black Veil Brides Release Music Video For "Cut" (Feat. Lilith Czar)

With their seventh studio album VINDICATE out , Black Veil Brides are back with the last advance song and music video from the release. 

"Cut" featuring Lillith Czar is the latest song (the eighth if you are keeping score) from their Spinefarm debut. The track showcases the epic side of the band with their use of symphonic orchestration, which has become something the fans have come to love about them. The song shows the creative diversity of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma with a special guest appearance by Biersack's wife, Lillith Czar (Juliet Simms, Automatic Loveletter), on vocals. 

The music video directed by Max Moore (Spiritbox, Motionless In White) is available today. The video is a live-action re-telling of the Tim Burton classic The Corpse Bride" The video shows the band performing as Biersack sews his beloved wife back together. They get to have one last dance together before he loses her forever. The couple wore their actual wedding attire from 10 years ago and even renewed their vows on set. 

"'Cut' is a song that for me, is one of those songs in your catalog that feels like you were able to achieve exactly what you wanted to achieve when making it," explains Andy Biersack. "I feel like Lillith's voice and presence on this song is absolutely perfect. On the lyrical side, just knowing how much the concepts resonate with both me and Lilith makes it all the more special and then to get to shoot this incredible video together it just feels like a career highlight all around. It's one of my favorite songs we've ever done."

The music video for "Cut" (Feat. Lillith Czar) can be seen below:

With anticipation building at every turn, Black Veil Brides announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Vindicate. The record will be released worldwide on May 8 via Spinefarm. From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of "Invocation To The Muse" to the emotive finale of "Eschaton," the band deliver one of the most ambitious chapters of their career. Previously released singles including "Bleeders," "Hallelujah," "Certainty" and "Vindicate" and "Revenger" feat. Machine Head have already showcased the band’s continued musical evolution while maintaining the theatrical intensity that has defined their sound. The band recently made headlines when the track "Woe & Pain" from VINDICATE was used in the hype package between Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for Wrestlemania 42. The track "Sorrow" was just seen during the broadcast of UFC Fight Night this past weekend. 

The album is now available for order HERE.

In support of the new album, Black Veil Brides are in the middle of their first North American headline tour of 2026. The 24-city run kicked off April 25 in Riverside and concludes May 30 in Worcester. Along the way, the tour will make stops in Atlanta (May 8), Detroit (May 17), and New York (May 28), among others.

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

Information on tickets and VIP packages can be found HERE.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES ON TOUR:
5/11 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/12 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
5/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore
5/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/17 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
5/19 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
5/21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/22 — Chicago, IL — Ramova Theatre
5/23 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/25 — Toronto, ON — History
5/26 — Montreal, QC — M-Telus
5/28 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/29 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore
5/30 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
^ Promoted by Live Nation
* Festival appearance
# Not a Live Nation date

The Iron Roses Announce New Album "Molotov Nights" Out 8/6 + Share "Dead Eyes"

THE IRON ROSES, your favorite provocative punk rockers with a clear mission, are back with a brand new album. The band will self-release Molotov Nights on August 6. Pre-save it here (US) and here (EU).

Today, the band, previously lauded by SPIN for being "more ambitious both musically and thematically than most artists choose" and by New Noise as "a great fucking listen," are sharing their new single "Dead Eyes." Listen below.

"'Dead Eyes' is an unyielding statement that shines a light on the bottom line of war: Money," states Natasha Gray. "Greedy billionaires have always seen the working class as expendable pawns. In the words of Tupac Shakur: 'They got money for wars, but can't feed the poor,' and it is time to stand up and firmly demand that the financial rewards of our hard labor be used to enrich, feed, and care for our world, not destroy it. 'Dead Eyes' insists that silence is no longer an option, and drives that point home with deliberate intention, speaking to global atrocities happening around us, right now."

About the album as a whole, Becky Fontaine says, "Molotov Nights is a collection of anthems we poured every bit of our rage and frustration into, taking care to swaddle it in defiant joy and affirming hope. When we wrote this album, we set out to create protest punk that still honored autonomy, humanity, and compassion, and as we moved through our collective grief while bearing witness to new horrors of the world in our news feed every single day, an undeniable frenzy took over."

Fontaine continues, "What came together over the last two years of writing are 10 songs that take the backbone of our sound and make space for more rage, more vulnerability, more defiance, more romancing of the human experience, and more celebration of self. Molotov Nights is a love letter we tucked into the pockets of our community as we link arms and push forward in our resistance — one that we hope will become lovingly worn at the edges from being pulled out to read, re-read, and chant along to on the darkest of nights when hope feels impossible."

            With Gray and Fontaine's soaring dual melodies, acerbic lyrics, and unmatched intensity, Molotov Nights is the most cohesive and most necessary record of their career. Covering topics most bands shy away from — genocide, ICE, fascism, femicide — The Iron Roses stand for everything punk was always supposed to fight for. And they do it without ever losing the melody, the hook, the moment where the song grabs you by the collar and will not let go. This is what we needed. Not consolation. Not nostalgia. Not the comfortable lie that things will sort themselves out. We would have preferred the world where this record didn't have to exist — where there was nothing to be this angry about, nothing to grieve, nothing to scream. We'd take that world in a heartbeat. But we don't live in that world. We live in this one. And in this one, The Iron Roses just made Molotov Nights.

Ever the road warriors, The Iron Roses will tour through the rest of the year. All dates are below.

THE IRON ROSES ON TOUR:
CANADA:
5/12 — St. Catharines, ON — Warehouse +
5/13 — London, ON — Palasad Social Bowl+
5/14 — Oshawa, ON — Biltmore Theatre+
5/15 — Toronto, ON — Lee’s Palace+
5/16 — Montreal, QC — Pouzza Fest
+=Supporting The Anti-Queens, Makewar

U.S.:
6/19 — Washington, DC — Union Stage#
6/20 — Richmond, VA — Richmond Music Hall#
6/21 — Norfolk, VA — The Taphouse#
6/22 — Carrboro, NC — Cat’s Cradle#
6/23 — Wilmington, NC — Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern#
6/24 — Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern#
6/25 — Atlanta, GA — Purgatory at The Masquerade#
6/26 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits#
6/27 — West Palm Beach, FL — Respectable Street Cafe #
6/28 — Orlando, FL — Will's Pub#
6/29 — Tampa, FL — Crowbar#
#=Supporting Subhumans

EUROPE:
10/6 — Essen, DE — Don't Panic
10/7 — Dendermonde, BE — Bastion V
10/8 — Weinheim, DE — Café Central
10/10 — Graz, AT — Erntepunk Fest
10/11 — Vienna, AT — Arena*
10/12 — Munich, DE — Kranhalle*
10/13 — Zurich, CH — Dynamo*
10/14 — Wiesbaden, DE — Schlachthof
10/15 — Schweinfurt, DE — Stattbahnhof*
10/16 — Erfurt, DE — VEB Kultur*
10/18 — Cologne, DE — Helios 37*
10/20 — Hanover, DE — Faust
10/21 — Hamburg, DE — Uebel & Gefährlich*
10/22 — Berlin, DE — Female Fronted Is Not A Genre
*=With Special Guests March

THE IRON ROSES ARE:
Natasha Gray (She/Her) — Vocals
Becky Fontaine (She/Her) — Vocals
Pedro Aida (He/Him) — Guitar + Backing Vocals
Devon Hunt (He/Him) — Drums

IATT Release New Album 'Etheric Realms of the Night' Alongside Video For "To Lie Beneath"

"To Lie Beneath" embraces discomfort and unquiet. IATT craft a haunting soundscape in this track as they explore the sensation of sleep paralysis, and "To Lie Beneath" sees the band joined by Jerome Burns who provides a dizzying trumpet solo. The thrilling accompanying music video brings to life this song's themes in line with the overarching concept of the new album. Etheric Realms of the Night is out now via Black Lion Records.

In "To Lie Beneath", shrill black metal vocals traverse above an immersive, textural instrumental arrangement. The extreme genre influences are placed alongside progressive styles reflecting the tension and disjointed impact of sleep paralysis. Symphonic elements from orchestral instruments entwine throughout the discordant layers. Specifically, IATT's use of harp alludes to the feeling of being immobilized during sleep paralysis.

Returning to the central theme of Etheric Realms of the Night, the instrumental section in "To Lie Beneath" represents being torn between reality and the dream world. The song's ethereal piano led outro is joined by a flute accompaniment. Serene yet somber, this conclusion introduces the idea of somniphobia, the fear of falling asleep, which is the focus of the following track on the album. 

IATT's cinematic music video for "To Lie Beneath" incorporates imagery of entanglement. The narrative's heroine is tied and bound with rope, and has cloth over her eyes restricting her senses further. Attempting to navigate her way through woodland, under the watchful eyes of cloaked figures, the protagonist is left stumbling while trying to make sense of this warped reality. Enlisting the help of two guides, something hooded and sinister follows close behind. 

Once her sight is restored, the heroine encounters objects, reminders, from 'reality' manifesting in this dream realm. The video ends showing her physical form situated firmly in the real world, while her mind ventures in plains elsewhere. 

IATT will be bringing Etheric Realms of the Night to the stage. In support of the new album and full-length film, the band has announced a run of live dates spanning the East Coast and into Canada marking IATT’s first time performing north of the border.

For this run, Etheric Realms of the Night will be performed in its entirety, offering a rare opportunity to experience the full narrative as it was intended live, immersive, and unfolding in real time.

The tour also features a number of special engagements, including the official release event for the band’s “Draft Away” beer collaboration, as well as the red carpet premiere screening of Etheric Realms of the Night - the Complete Album Film.


IATT – Etheric Realms of the Night Tour Dates

05.29 – Mount Holly, NJ - The Union Firehouse (Album Release)
05.30 – Wilmington, DE - Bar XIII (Demonic Symphonic Fest) [Tickets]
06.04 – Milton, DE - Brimming Horn Meadery (Pre-Raid 793 Fest)
06.26 – Brooklyn, NY - The Attic [Tickets]
06.27 – Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar [Tickets]
06.28 – Ottawa, ON - Dominion Tavern
06.29 – TBA
06.30 – Sherbrooke, QC - Le Murdoch
07.01 – Rochester, NY - Photo City Music Hall [Tickets]
07.02 – Mount Holly, NJ - Stratosphere Brewing Co.
07.23 – Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMOCA

IATT is: 

  • Jay Briscoe – bass, vocals

  • Joe Cantamessa – lead guitar

  • Alec Pezzano – rhythm guitar, orchestral arrangements

  • Paul Cole – percussion


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Vana Drops Official Music Video For "In Your Name"

Auckland’s pop-tinged industrial metal vanguard, Vana has today released the official music video for her current single “In Your Name,” out now via Sumerian Records. Arriving as the latest visual chapter in Vana’s expanding creative universe, the “In Your Name” video pushes deeper into the lore and world-building first introduced in the official video for “Pray.” Where that clip opened the door into Vana’s dark, devotional world, “In Your Name” steps further inside. Watch the video Below. Stream the track HERE 

Since release a month ago, “In Your Name” has already surpassed 500,000 streams, continuing the momentum behind Vana’s first wave of music for Sumerian Records. The track follows “Pray,” which has amassed over 3.7 million streams on Spotify alone and 672,000 YouTube views and counting.

Speaking on the track, Vana previously shared:

“Falling in love is painful. Where there is equal love, there will inevitably be equal loss. Sometimes you fall in love even when it hurts you. Sometimes, loving someone you know is bad for you hurts less than grieving the loss of that love.

“In Your Name” demonstrates how far some would go in the name of love, no matter how toxic that love may be.”

Adding further context to today’s video release, Vana goes on to share 

“The ‘In Your Name’ music video lives in that space where love and grief become indistinguishable.  It explores the aftermath of love and when it decays. The video explores the anger and lingering tenderness that come with loss how we try to bury pain instead of facing it and how it inevitably resurfaces.’ 

The video lands as Vana’s first US headline run, The Lady In Red Tour, continues to build serious heat across North America. The tour has already sold over 15,000 tickets including sold out shows in Atlanta, Orlando, Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Portland, Sacramento, Anaheim, Phoenix and Dallas as well as festival appearances on Warped Tour (DC, LB, Orlando), Louder Than Life Festival, Knotfest Mexico & is featured on the 2027 Shiprocked cruise lineup.

Having already amassed over 85 million streams across platforms, nearly 1 million Spotify monthly listeners, and a combined social following of over 1.2 million across TikTok and Instagram, Vana is fast establishing herself as one of alternative music’s most compelling new voices. With “In Your Name,” she sharpens the edges of a world that is growing darker, bigger, and more fully realised with every release.

The Lady In Red Tour 

Remaining US Headlining Dates:

Sat 5/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand @ The Complex - Low Tickets

Sun 5/10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social

Tue 5/12 – Seattle, WA – The Croc - Low Tickets

Wed 5/13 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne - Sold Out

Fri 5/15 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield - Sold Out

Sat 5/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy - Low Tickets

Sun 5/17 – Anaheim, CA – HOB Parish - Sold Out

Tue 5/19 – Phoenix, Arizona – Crescent Ballroom - Sold Out

Thu 5/21 – Austin, TX – CATIL - Low Tickets

Fri 5/22 – Houston, TX – Bad Astronaut

Sat 5/23 – Dallas, TX – Puzzles - Sold Out

Tue 5/26 – Nashville, TN – Basement East - Low Tickets

Thu 5/28 – Allentown, PA – Arrow - Low Tickets

Fri 5/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Music Hall - Low Tickets

Sat 5/30 – Lansing, MI – Grewal Hall

Mon 6/1 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall

About Vana:

Vana (pronounced VAH-NAH) is a New Zealand-based artist whose industrial alt-metal sound merges brutal riffs with haunting electro-pop elements, trap-influenced production, and visceral breakdowns. Raised in Auckland (originally born in Anaheim, California), Vana is entirely self-taught, building her sound and fanbase independently before signing to Sumerian Records in 2025.

Her breakout single "Beg!" amassed over 18.8 million Spotify streams and 1.7 million video views, earning her acclaim from Rolling Stone Australia, Vice New Zealand, NZ Musician, and Rova. With over 85 million cross-platform streams, 765,000 monthly Spotify listeners, and a combined social following of over 1.2 million across TikTok and Instagram, Vana has established herself as one of alternative music's most compelling new voices.

Drawing influence from Pierce the Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Bring Me The Horizon, Brakence, and Chase Atlantic, Vana's music is equally informed by gothic literature, Lovecraftian horror, fantasy role-playing games like Baldur's Gate 3, and fragrance descriptions on niche perfume forums. She co-produces all her music with Vincent Ernst of Magnolia Park, crafting a sonic world as lore-driven and visually ambitious as it is sonically uncompromising.

A passionate advocate for inclusion, mental health awareness, and female empowerment in male-dominated spaces, Vana uses her platform to create a safe space for women, LGBTQ+ audiences, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider. Her debut album, arriving fall 2026 via Sumerian Records, will introduce a dystopian fantasy world rooted in dark femininity, villainy, and the perspective of the misunderstood.



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Sneaker Pimps' Ian Pickering unleashes The Noise Who Runs' explosive new album ‘Re: GenX’

France-based UK alternative-electronic hybrid artist The Noise Who Runs has released his new album, aptly titled 'Re: GenX' album. Both a reckoning and a reply, this is a response from within a generation that inherited progress, equality, and expanding liberty, but failed to defend them when they came under threat.

The Noise Who Runs is songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ian Pickering of Sneaker Pimps (for whom he co-authored such hits as 'Spin Spin Sugar', '6 Underground' and 'Tesko Suicide') and also known for his work with Front Line Assembly). After relocating from Hartlepool in the north-east of England to Lille, France, 2023 brought his ‘Preteretrospective’ album, followed by 2024's ‘Come and Join the Beautiful Army’ EP, both met with rave reviews and airplay in more than 60 countries.

Mixed and mastered by Colin C at The Cell Studio, 'Re: GenX documents a civilization caught in a downward spiral. Framing systemic greed, perpetual warfare, and the erosion of human dignity as the foundational mechanics of a world engineered for its own ruin, this album assesses society fueled by the interests of the elite, leaving behind a singular, urgent uncertainty.

“This album is a reply to my own generation — what it stood for, what it stayed silent for, and how it enjoyed progress and liberty without doing much to protect any of it when it actually mattered. But it’s beyond generations, it’s humanity, society - it’s a class war, always has been — and the powerful rely on fear and division to stop people recognising that, even when we know all the tricks,” says Ian Pickering.

Across the record, exhaustion, outrage, and repetition form a recurring loop. Political failure, cultural denial, and performative morality are examined not as abstract forces, but as habits — things learned, tolerated, and repeated. Resisting slogans and solutions, Pickering holds up a mirror to complicity, comfort, and collapse. Re: Gen X is a sonic examination, leaving open the question of whether awareness, this time, will finally lead to action.

“Everything after 'Come and Join the Beautiful Army' desperately wanted to be simpler and more direct. All the songs were half-finished demos, and I finally treated myself to a half-decent electric guitar. Just playing along to try it out, the guitar found its way into the songs and gave them a bit of impetus — "I Think I'm a Psychopath and "This Song Sucks" clicked first, then "The Summer Talking" and "Bang Bang" followed naturally. I wanted the whole record to feel more immediate: shorter songs, more traditional shapes, and lyrics that were leaner, more precise, and less overthought," says Ian Pickering.

“It all really took shape lyrically after the summer of 2024 and the riots the summer Starmer came to power, and against the backdrop of a looming Trump 2.0 presidency. I chose to wait and record the vocals back home in Teesside as it felt right to put my voice in the place that made me. I went back to Hartlepool while visiting my mum in January 2025, and that sharpened everything — it felt like watching the consequences arrive years late, but fully formed. You can sense that sharpness in the vocals."

The album's focus track 'Just The English Way' is a sharp, darkly witty slice of alternative electronic commentary on English identity, exposing how politeness and tradition can mask deeper social and political fractures. It turns cultural understatement into critique, capturing a nation caught between quiet pride, denial, and the pressure for change.

Earier single 'Commercial Road' dissects a world where everything is for sale — bodies, truths, and even outrage itself. The song reframes relationships as mere transactions and identity as a casualty of exploitation or numbness - symptoms of a broader cultural sickness. 'The Bodies Are Under The Bus Again' is an anti-war song and the lead track, 'Bang Bang' capturing the psychic exhaustion of life lived inside permanent crisis mode, where outrage replaces thought and reaction supercedes responsibility.

The "Re: GenX" album is out now via TNWR Records, available everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. 

CREDITS
Music & lyrics written by Ian Pickering
Performed by The Noise Who Runs
Recorded, engineered & produced by The Noise Who Runs
Additional production by Colin Cameron at The Cell Studios
Mixed & mastered by Colin C. at The Cell Studio 
Video by Ian Pickering
Cover artwork and layout by Ian Pickering
Artist photos by Lucie Logier 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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CARNIFEX Sign To Sumerian Records & Drop New Single “ROSES AND ROTTING CORPSES”

Southern California deathcore titans Carnifex have officially signed to Sumerian Records, marking the beginning of a powerful new chapter for one of extreme music’s most enduring forces. To celebrate the announcement, the band have released their brand new single, “Roses and Rotting Corpses,” stream the single HERE and watch the music video Below. 

For nearly two decades, Carnifex have occupied the darker edge of American deathcore, building a catalogue defined by punishing heaviness, blackened atmosphere and a visual world steeped in death, horror and the occult. Emerging from Southern California in 2005, Carnifex were seminal in shaping the genre’s first wave and have remained at its pinnacle since. 

With “Roses and Rotting Corpses,” Carnifex open the door on their next era. The track arrives with the weight and menace fans expect, but there is a renewed sense of intent behind it, a sharpened vision that pulls the band’s apocalyptic heaviness further into darkness while setting the stage for what comes next.

Speaking on the signing and new single, the band shares: 

“We’ve entered a new era of Carnifex, and I couldn’t be happier to do it with Sumerian Records. Carnifex and the team at Sumerian have parallel histories going back nearly two decades, so to finally be working together on what will arguably be our best album is an incredible feeling. Our new song ‘Roses & Rotting Corpses’ is just the beginning of this next chapter.”

For Carnifex, the move signals more than a label change. It marks a fresh creative phase for a band that continues to honour deathcore’s roots while expanding its atmosphere, extremity and emotional scope.

Known for their visceral live performances and relentless global touring history, Carnifex have become a fixture across death metal, black metal, metalcore and hardcore lineups, bringing their chaotic, emotionally charged sound to stages around the world. From packed clubs to major festival crowds, the band’s live presence remains one of the clearest expressions of what has kept them vital for two decades.

Carnifex are currently touring the US on the Chaos & Carnage Tour with Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Ingested, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox and will be playing Welcome To Rockville this weekend and Sonic Temple on May 14th. Remaining dates below. Tickets available HERE.

Remaining Chaos & Carnage Dates

5/8 Nashville TN Brooklyn Bowl

5/10 Daytona Beach FL Welcome To Rockville

5/12 Charlotte NC The Fillmore

5/13 Baltimore MD Nevermore Hall

5/14 Columbus OH Sonic Temple

5/15 Reading PA Reverb

5/16 Worcester MA The Palladium

5/17 Brooklyn NY Brooklyn Monarch

5/19 Chicago IL Ramova Theatre

5/20 Des Moines IA Val Air Ballroom

5/22 Denver CO Ogden Theater

5/23 Salt Lake City UT The Rockwell

5/24 Boise ID Treefort Music Hall

5/26 Seattle WA Showbox Sodo

5/27 Portland OR Roseland Theater

5/29 Berkeley CA UC Theatre

5/30 Los Angeles CA The Wiltern

5/31 Las Vegas NV House of Blues

ABOUT CARNIFEX

Since emerging from the sun-scorched depths of Southern California in 2005, Carnifex have remained one of extreme music’s most uncompromising forces, a band that helped define deathcore’s first wave and has spent two decades pushing well beyond it. Blending blackened atmosphere, relentless aggression and emotionally charged songwriting, Carnifex have built a body of work that turns darkness into catharsis for a global audience.

That legacy runs through landmark releases including Dead in My Arms, Hell Chose Me, Die Without Hope, Slow Death, World War X and Necromanteum, each one pushing the band further into cinematic, melodic and blackened territory without sacrificing the crushing intensity that made them genre staples in the first place. Their music pairs apocalyptic heaviness with themes of grief, anxiety, isolation and survival, forging a connection with fans that runs far deeper than shock value or brutality alone.

Known for their devastating live performances and relentless touring history, Carnifex have become a pillar of modern extreme music, sharing stages worldwide with acts across death metal, black metal, metalcore and hardcore while headlining sold out tours and major festivals across the globe. Whether in intimate clubs or massive festival crowds, the band’s live presence remains visceral, chaotic and emotionally unfiltered.

Now entering a new era in 2026, Carnifex continue to expand the scope of what deathcore can be. With new a new label partner in Sumerian Records, new music on the horizon and a sharpened creative vision, the band stands as both torchbearers and innovators, honouring the genre’s roots while pushing its atmosphere, emotion and extremity into darker and more ambitious territory than ever before.

For Carnifex, heaviness has never been just about sound. It is about confronting the darkest parts of existence head on and forging something powerful enough to survive them.

Carnifex are

Scott Lewis - Vocals

Cory Arford - Guitar

Neal Tiemann - Guitar

Shawn Cameron - Drums

Fred Calderon - Bass

Metal Band 40 Cycle Hum Release Music Video for "Remember The Days" via TLG | ZOID ​   

Heavy-hitting metal act 40 Cycle Hum released their new single, "Remember The Days," via TLG | ZOID and distributed by Virgin Music Group. They unveiled the official music video for the single. 

 

Anchored by vocalist Brandon Mitchell, guitarist Mark Zavon (Kill Devil Hill), bassist Matt Snell (Five Finger Death Punch), and drummer Francis Ruiz (Buckcherry), the band’s lineup delivers a focused, powerful sound built for today’s rock audience.

 

"'Remember the Days' turns back the clock to a simpler time. It hits the rewind button and shines a light on all the good times from back in the day," says the band.

 

"Remember The Days" is now available on all major streaming platforms. 

 

In addition, 40 Cycle Hum is set to play at Nashville's newest rock club, Hit Parader on Saturday June 20th!

 

"We’ve been looking forward to this for a long time—getting to play our first show together in Nashville feels like a huge milestone for us. There’s something special about bringing our music to this city for the first time, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally experience that energy in person at the new Hit Parader venue on Saturday June 20th!" shares Brandon Mitchell, the band's vocalist.

 

"I’ve lived in LA long enough to see bands get razor close to success and barely miss. Usually that’s the end of it, but this story has a different ending. Years later, on the momentum of an unreleased record that somehow withstood the test of time, 40 Cycle Hum will get a second chance. On Saturday, June 20th, Brandon, Francis and I will ride together again. Joined by the incomparable Matt Snell (Five Finger Death Punch, Kill Devil Hill) we will breathe new life into a body of work that we thought was done forever. Join us at Hit Parader Live in Downtown Nashville for our first show as we release demons that have been locked away for years and give birth to a new chapter of 40 Cycle Hum! ”  adds Mark Zavon, the band's guitarist. 

 

STREAM "Remember The Days"

https://tlgent.ffm.to/40ch-rememberthedays

 

WATCH "Remember the Days" Below:

A historic name in the most electric part of Nashville, Hit Parader Nashville is bringing rock and roll back to the forefront with a modern, stylish twist.

 

Located just steps from Broadway on 3rd Avenue, Hit Parader Nashville is a club unlike any other. From after-parties and private, invitation-only events to live shows and excellent food, it’s a home for rock culture in the city. Broadway is world-famous for its honky-tonks — Hit Parader adds a new chapter by giving rock its own stage right alongside them.

 

With a spacious interior, full bar, and stage built for high-energy nights, this is the perfect place to host events that radiate cool. Whether you’re carrying the night forward or starting something unforgettable, make your way up 3rd Avenue and step into Hit Parader Nashville.

 

 40 Cycle Hum delivers modern hard rock inspired by the golden age of active rock and hard rock, driven by power, precision, and authentic songwriting.

 

Scheduled to be released this summer, Entertaining Misery is a hard-hitting 12-track album produced by Stevo Bruno (Five Finger Death Punch, Mötley Crüe, Prong) and mastered by the late George Marino (Sterling Sound), featuring artwork by legendary filmmaker Clive Barker (Hellraiser).

 

Rooted in classic influences and delivered with modern energy, 40 Cycle Hum stands for uncompromising hard rock with clarity of vision and purpose.

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ELEINE Releases New Single "Empire Of Lies": A powerful start to the upcoming album

Swedish metal band ELEINE return with their brand-new single “Empire Of Lies”! The first glimpse of their highly anticipated album set for release December 4th through RPM.
 
With “Empire Of Lies,” ELEINE channel a raw intensity that leaves a mark, both musically and lyrically. Driven by thunderous rhythms and heavy riffs, the song captures the suffocating weight of deception and the inevitable collapse of falsehood.
 
“Empire Of Lies” showcase the band’s signature blend of brutality and melody. Catchy yet heavy, dark yet empowering.
 
Founding members Rikard & Madeleine states:
 
“You may have asked yourself; “When will this end?”
When being lied about it’s easy to feel as if one lie pops up after the next.
 
Overwhelming, hurtful and unreal.
Some paint themselves as a martyr, savior and source of truth when in reality it is the
exact opposite. You’re caught in the middle of this, the one who can clearly see through
the deception and lies.
But an empire built on lies cannot and will not stand the test of time. When the lies get too heavy the empire will fall, and truth is found in the remains.
“Empire Of Lies” is energetic & powerful. It has a satisfying variety of rhythm, and we hope to hear the crowd chant along in the chorus on future live shows!” - Rikard & Madeleine
 

“Empire Of Lies” is out now on all major streaming platforms. Listen below:

Fans can listen to the the new single immediately and then join the official music video premiere on Monday, May 11 at 18:00 CEST. Save the premiere here: https://www.youtube.com/eleineofficial

About ELEINE

Empowering, brutal & captivating: Three strong words that describe the motivation behind the Swedish metal band ELEINE. In a world desperate for anthems and perseverance, ELEINE emerge as a force that transcends expectations. With a sound that is both brutal and melodic, and a presence that commands attention, ELEINE aren’t just another band - they’re a movement. Their music isn’t just heard;It’s felt in your bones, igniting a fire that reminds you of your own strength.

Empowerment, resilience, and raw emotion pulse through every note they play. Their latest full-length album, We Shall Remain [2023], isn’t just another record; it’s an uncompromising statement of survival and unity. Each track is crafted to uplift, inspire, and challenge the listener, forging an unbreakable bond between the band and their ever-growing legion of fans.

ELEINE thrive on connection. Vocalist Madeleine and guitarist Rikard know the depths of struggle and the heights of triumph firsthand. Their authenticity resonates deeply, both on and off the stage. “We believe in our fans as much as they believe in us,” says Madeleine and Rikard.

Fired up by We Shall Remain, ELEINE cemented their status as heavily touring powerhouse as support for ENSIFERUM and PAIN in late 2023 after even opening for legendary NIGHTWISH in summer 2023. All that leading to their first headliner tour in autumn 2024, ELEINE and their loyal legions have greatly proven that they can sell out the venues of Europe on their own - and that’s why it was out of question that a second leg had to be booked for spring 2025, followed by a critically acclaimed and well-received EP release We Stand United and a fall tour together with Primal Fear celebrating it.

New music will be coming throughout the summer and fall of 2026 - with yet another headline tour throughout Europe, with both old and new material. Stay tuned & get ready to be empowered!

Official website: https://eleine.com
Patreon: https://patreon.com/eleine
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eleineofficial
Facebook: https://facebook.com/eleineofficial
Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@eleineofficial

TESTAMENT'S REMASTERED/REISSUE OF 'PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH' OUT NOW

Bay Area thrash icons TESTAMENT have released their remastered reissue of their coveted 1989 album, Practice What You Preach, via Nuclear Blast Records. 

The Practice What You Preach (2026 Remaster) reissue was remastered by Justin Shturtz at Sterling Sound. It will be available digitally and 180G vinyl on Yellow and Orange Swirl with Black Splatter (limited to 1250 worldwide) and is packaged with brand new artwork from Bill Benson (who also designed the original cover art), a 20pg booklet showcasing old photos and documents provided by Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson of the band and newly provided liner notes. 

Commenting on the reissue, Chuck Billy says: 

"I am stoked about the remastered Practice what you Preach release with Nuclear Blast. With new artwork and Bigger sound than the original. Drop the needle and bang your head!!"

Purchase Practice What Your Preach (2026 Remaster): 
https://testament.bfan.link/practice-what-you-preach-remastered

TESTAMENT's latest album, Para Bellum, stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum sees TESTAMENT reflecting the modern chaos through music that’s urgent, sharp, and unflinchingly human.

Purchase/Stream Para Bellum: https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

Para Bellum was recorded with Juan Urteaga, mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and was mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The album is extremely polished and operating at full throttle. The band once again enlisted Eliran Kantor tocreate the album artwork. In an era flooded by AI-generated imagery. the hand painted creation encapsulates the album’s essence: a serene angel made of missiles, an explosion turned halo, surrounded by shovel-bearing cultists with books strapped to their faces.

From first note to last breath, Para Bellum is an album by warriors—crafted in chaos, and built to outlast the wars to come! 

TESTAMENT is:
Chuck Billy | Vocals
Eric Peterson | Guitar
Alex Skolnick | Guitar
Steve DiGiorgio | Bass
Chris Dovas | Drums

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Get Jacked with Shock Rock Legends GWAR and Concept Cafes Berserker Mode Cold Brew Coffee

Horror, metal, and caffeine collide as GWAR partners with Concept Cafes Coffee to launch Berserker Mode Cold Brew, an all-new specialty coffee collaboration debuting exclusively at Spooky Empire. This first release in an ongoing series will be available only at the convention, with limited drops scheduled throughout the weekend—one on Friday, two on Saturday, and two on Sunday—giving fans the chance to collect the full set.

 

Each member of GWAR’s current lineup is represented with their own individually designed 12oz skinny can, making Berserker Mode as much a collectible as it is a beverage. The cold brew itself is crafted from 100% Specialty Grade Java personally selected by the band, their go-to fuel on the road, in the studio, and even at home in Antarctica.

 

The 12-oz skinny cans come in at just 15 calories, because GWAR cares about your waistline. Made with 100% all natural coffee and, of course, water from the melting polar ice caps of Planet Earth. Berserker Mode is animal-friendly and contains no additives or preservatives, just pure, unfiltered, nerve-rattling energy without the hassle of methamphetamine.  

 

Concept Cafes owner Mike Tonsetic comments:

"Look…I’m just gonna go ahead right now and whistleblow this whole godamn ‘Berserker Mode’ operation, because I just can’t live with myself anymore; I can’t eat, can’t sleep, certainly can’t sh*t anymore ever since I quit drinking it cold turkey. You listening now…I mean, are you really listening…? The secret to Berserker Mode Cold Brew coffee, the ONLY reason you can’t ‘just drink one’ is: you ready for this…: we use iceberg water from Antarctica, and not just any ol’ icebergs will work, no-no-no, my friend, the conspiracy digs much deeper than that. Do you know how much crack cocaine it takes to bribe & displace an entire colony of penguins, and that’s just for the ones who file in formation, or as we say, ‘get with the pain plan’. As for the ones who don’t get in line, well…let’s just say I’ve personally witnessed ice fields littered with beak-decapitation; it’s just as if my own hands are covered in flightless bird blood. So the next time you see a beakless penguin aimlessly wandering the streets of Phoenix, look twice, as it’s not just a bad case of syphilis, and think twice before you grab that flashy can out of the 7-11 cooler."

GWAR will be on-site all weekend as part of the official Spooky Empire guest roster, offering meet-and-greet opportunities and signings, as well as Blothar featuring as a guest barista. Please note that the band will not be making additional appearances or conducting signings at the Concept Cafes booth.

Proceeds from Berserker Mode Cold Brew directly support the artists and their creative endeavors, reinforcing Concept Cafes Coffee’s mission to bring unique, artist-driven products to a broader audience. With strong fan support, the company aims to expand the reach of these collaborations into the mainstream.

For fans of GWAR, horror culture, and premium coffee alike, Berserker Mode is a must-have collectible and a bold new way to fuel the chaos.

Blothar the Guest Barista adds:

"Our new berserker mode cold brew coffee now comes in a can! I’ve done that a few times myself! But that’s a story for another time. We have five new collectible cans, each one featuring a different member of GWAR! These designs will only be available at this year’s Spooky Empire. You know, you’d think they would give me this stuff for free, but I’ve been going through so much of it that I have to pick up shifts as a barista just to cover it! Come see me slinging beans at Spooky Empire!?"

Check out this message from the Berserker Blothar about

Concept Cafe's Berserker Mode Cold Brew

About CONCEPT CAFES:

Everybody remembers that first opening riff, that mid-song breakdown, that blast beat crescendo that turned them on, and tuned them into Metal forever. With our artist partners like Cannibal Corpse, Max & Iggor Cavalera, and Ministry; we’re trying to recapture that moment of Metal possession for the fans by immersing them into a Metal coffee obsession like no other. As lifelong fans ourselves, we’re constantly seeking out the most epic Metal experiences; whether it’s records, live shows, merch, etc., so if we can maybe someday say we were a small part of that collective fan experience, then we’ve done our job. It’s also super important for us to illuminate the fact that these are the artists’ coffee stories, not our own, we’re just the chaotic-evil little elves that help them conjure their visions and forge them into reality for the fans.

 

We’re not here to snobbishly push conventional coffee culture upon Metalheads either, nor will we ever try to flip a quick gimmick on our Metal brothers & sisters to make a quick buck. We’re humbled literally everyday with this responsibility, and the opportunity to work with Metal legends. This is why we are constantly pushing the boundaries and possibilities, because foremost we believe there is no other comparison to the dedicated devotion metalheads have in keeping Metal music alive and stronger than ever! Metal deserves the absolute best when it comes to coffee!

 

Reality is coffee culture has become basic cookie-cutter over the past couple of decades; so safe and just a shell of itself which once fueled artists and their music across several generations. We want to revive that creative fire, and as far as playing it safe…it’s metal, motorcycles, & horror…what did you expect?!

 

Concept Cafes Coffee

LIQUIFY YOUR BRAIN!!!

999 Douglas Ave Suite 1109

Altamonte Springs FL 32714

info@conceptcafes.com

www.conceptcafes.com

@conceptcafescoffee

APOSTLE Releases New Single "Exiting the God Hologram", A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon Out June 5.

APOSTLE dive into a thunderous sonic explosion juxtaposed against cathartic dynamics in their next single "Exiting the God Hologram". This offering is first on the tracklist of the band’s forthcoming full-length album, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, scheduled for release on June 5, 2026 via Terminus Hate City.

In "Exiting the God Hologram" APOSTLE encourage listeners to sit with discomfort and the understanding that there is not one singular 'correct' way to experience or traverse through life. The song contains striking imagery of a blood-filled sea splitting in half and exposing the ground and aquatic life churning behind a curtain of surf. As a result of the split, two paths lay ahead - one right, one left. Whichever path is taken, only one view of reality, of 'truth', will be experienced. 

The song begins with the approaching rumble of a train passing by at night, recorded from vocalist and guitarist Murice White’s apartment. Proceeding into the first section of "Exiting the God Hologram", powerful percussion provides the intensity that drives this portion of the musical arrangement. All-encompassing guitars and low bass melodies are joined by White's anguish-fueled harsh vocals. 

A sudden short, sharp hit distinguishes the two characters of the track. A shadowy melody entwines amongst a pendulum-like groove. "Exiting the God Hologram" progresses through emotive passageways while anthemic energy arises from Murice and Michael’s vocals. The track ends returning to the void out of which it emerged, leaving behind a somber yet hopeful melody that awaits in the distance. 

The album title references Carl Jung’s description of humanity as a “splinter in the infinite deity,” framing the record as an exploration of spiritual duality, grief, and self-examination. Across six tracks and 27 minutes, the band move through themes of loss, mortality, internal conflict, and eventual healing. The record serves as both a meditation on the human condition and a deeply personal tribute shaped by grief and remembrance.

Produced, engineered, and mixed by Connor Ray at Sobek Sound and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon presents APOSTLE in their most refined and expansive form.

Pre-order A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon here: https://www.terminushatecity.com/product-page/preorder-apostle-a-splinter-in-the-infinite-noumenon-lp

APOSTLE is:

Murice White – vocals, guitar
Michael Thomas – bass, vocals
Evan Price – drums

Connect with APOSTLE:

Bandcamp: https://apostlesucks.bandcamp.com
Store: https://www.terminushatecity.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/apostlesucks
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/apostlesux
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67cjLOrbhdb2gFmS9OJKfS
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@terminushatecity