Stoned Jesus Go Deeper and Darker on New Single “Under the Skin”

Stoned Jesus are true trailblazers. While often associated with the stoner crowd, the heavy progressive rockers have experimented with folk, prog, pop and alternative rock amidst familiar doses of doom. Last year, the band entered the first phase of an expansive album trilogy that promises to take them from the sun to the moon and back. Songs to Sun was named one of the best albums of 2025 by Doom Charts, Rock Hard, The Obelisk and other outlets. Now, as frontman Igor Sydorenko and his bandmates prepare to blaze through the European summer festival circuit, they’re cycling into the next phase of their evolution.

Today, Stoned Jesus are releasing a new single. Though packed with the band’s reliable dose of heaviness, the progressive post-metal contained within “Under the Skin” shows them entering the darkest, most daring and deeply moving territory of their 17-year career.  

“Our upcoming album trilogy started last year with Songs to Sun, which is a loud and heavy album that’s big on choruses and meaty riffs”, Sydorenko says before turning to Stoned Jesus’ latest single. “‘Under the Skin’ begins our next phase in a somewhat similar fashion, but with a sinister twist. The fans of the very first SJ demo will recognize the influence of post-metal, which resurfaced after our tour last summer with the legendary Cult of Luna. But “Under the Skin” is not a step back. It’s darker, bolder and more introspective than anything the band has done before”.

Watch the music video for “Under the Skin” below.

Stream “Under the Skin”

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On the surface, “Under the Skin” picks up right where Stoned Jesus left off. The sinking anxiety that swallowed Songs to Sun gives way here to heavy breathing. And while catchy as ever, the song’s weighty riff isn’t the only dark force that’s rattling inside Sydorenko’s head. “I feel it, it’s creeping in”, he strains, backed by bassist Andrew Rodin, who adds some of the harshest vocals the band have ever pressed to wax.  

The video for “Under the Skin” was filmed while Stoned Jesus were recording in Cologne, Germany at Goblin Sound Studio with sound engineer Andy Rosczyk (ex-Ultha). Despite the song’s bleary state of mind (“Promises to keep / I will never sleep”), the band never lose their glow. As drummer Yurii Ciel guides them through a proggy middle passage that leads deeper into the shadows, we catch a glimpse not only into their psyche but the shape of what’s to come. “Sky glider, gone wilder / With the setting sun”.

The video for “Under the Skin” was edited by Marco Menestrina.

Catch Stoned Jesus this summer on the European festival circuit.

Stoned Jesus 2026 European Festival Dates

June 4 - Nepthen, Germany @ Freak Valley [TICKETS]

June 19 - Clisson, France @ Hellfest [TICKETS]

June 27 - Betanzos, Spain @ Fumega Fest [TICKETS]

July 3 - Gisors, France @ Kave Fest [TICKETS]

July 11 - Trieste, Italy @ StonerKras Fest [TICKETS]

August 8 - Rome, Italy @ Roma Stone Fest [TICKETS]

August 29 - Teramo, Italy @ Suburbiae Festival [TICKETS]

September 25 - London, UK @ StoomFest [TICKETS]

Songs to Sun is out now on Season of Mist.

Order

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Songs to Sun arrived in 2025 as the first album in a forthcoming trilogy that once complete, will stand as the pinnacle of what's been a decades-long trip for Stoned Jesus. While picking up where Father Light left off, Sydorenko and his new mates nodded to Seven Thunders Roar and The Harvest along the way. But by merging metal's fiery intensity with mind-melting grooves, vintage prog and their catchiest choruses yet, they brought the many distinct phases of Stoned Jesus to a bright, burning head. The album was named one of the best the year by Doom Charts, Rock Hard, The Obelisk, Weedian, Metal Lair and other outlets.

In 2026, Stoned Jesus are moving into the darkest, most daring and deeply moving phase of their career, starting with the band’s latest single "Under the Skin”.

Recording Lineup
Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals
Yurii Ciel - Drums, Backing Vocals

Live Lineup

Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar

Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals

Ihor Biriuchenko - Drums, Percussion
   
Production Credits
Producer - Igor Sydorenko
Sound Engineer - Andy Rosczyk

Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Karl Daniel Lidén

Recording Studio

Goblin Sound Studio in Cologne, Germany

Mixing and Mastering Studio

Studio Tri-Lamb, Sweden

Cover Art
Vadym "Karaska" Karasiov

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Fallweather Announce 'Because You Were There' Album Set For August 19 Release via Papercut Recordings & Drop "Mourn" Track and Official Video

Melbourne, Australia post-hardcore quartet Fallweather have announced their debut album 'Because You Were There', out Wednesday, August 19 via their new label home, Papercut Recordings. The band has also dropped their new single "Mourn" and the official music video. When asked about the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Cullen Forbes shared:

“After the last few years of chronic illnesses and health struggles, "Mourn" is about how I've forgotten how I used to feel before, and I’m tired of feeling like I’m falling apart.”

Fallweather will also soon be hitting the road across Australia with Hail The Sun and Reliqa, starting Thursday, June 25, in Brisbaneand ending on Tuesday, June 30, in Perth. Pre-order 'Because You Were There' at the link here, stream "Mourn" here and watch the official music video below.

Upcoming Tour Dates with Hail The Sun & Reliqa:

Thu June 25 - Brisbane @ Crowbar

Fri June 26 - Sydney @ Crowbar

Sat June 27 - Melbourne @ Howler

Sun June 28 - Adelaide @ Lion Arts Factory

Tue June 30 - Perth @ Rosemount Hotel

Defiled Premiere New Album 'Altered State'

Defiled aren’t relics or custodians for the old-school. While the Japanese legends have shared stages with Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Cannibal Corpse and Incantation since the early ‘90s, they’ve carved their own unmistakable path through death metal’s hallowed crypts. With their new album, founding member Yusuke Sumita and his band of technical masters continue to alter the genre in unthinkable ways. On Altered State, they deliver a dizzying blast of death metal straight from the future.  

Altered State comes out tomorrow, Friday, June 12 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all 14 mind-altering songs today by listening to the full album stream below.

“Like many other bands, our musical roots are heavily influenced by early ‘90s death metal and ‘80s thrash and hardcore, however, our interpretation is different and has branched off from the current scene”, Sumita says. “On Altered State, there are many catchy hooks, but tricky progressive rhythms and song structures can be found as well. The album may not be understandable after a few listens, but it taps into a blind spot that many bands have missed. We invite anyone to join us in exploring the outermost edges of the genre”.

Pre-order & Pre-save

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Hear Defiled perform songs from Altered State during the band’s current Japanese tour, as well as their upcoming shows with Brujeria.

Defiled 2026 Altered State Japanese Tour

June 11 - Fussa @ Chicken Shack

June 12 - Tokyo @ Earthdom

June 13 - Fukushima @ Sora

June 13 - Sendai @ Solfa

June 14 - Aizuwakamatsu @ Karando

June 14 - Niigata @ Rocka

June 15 - Nagano @ Rosebery Cafe

June 16 - Kofu @ Bodega

June 17 - Iida @ Space Tama

June 18 - Nagoya @ Studio 246

June 19 - Osaka @ Hokage

June 20 - Okayama @ Dogvult

June 20 - Hiroshima @ Agit

June 21 - Fukuoka @ Reflex

June 21 - Sasebo @ Distortion

June 22 - Mabi @ Branch

Defiled 2026 Japanese Dates with Brujeria

September 15 - Tokyo @ Cyclone

September 16 - Osaka @ Socore Factory

Altered State isn’t afraid to wind through the darkest and most mysterious corners of our collective consciousness. But listen closely to Defiled and all secrets will be revealed. “Receive the power”, the band command on the album’s title track with a chaos that only they can control.

Lineup
Shinichiro Hamada - Vocals, Guitar
Yusuke Sumita - Guitar
Takachika Nakajima - Bass
Keisuke Hamada - Drums

Production credits
Recorded at Studio Zot in Tokyo, Japan
Producer - Yusuke Sumita
Sound Engineers - Shinichiro Hamada and Keisuke Hamada
Mixing and Mastering Studio - Studio Nest in Chiba, Japan
Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Kenji Kikuchi

Songwriting credits

Music and lyrics by Yusuke Sumita

Cover art
Wes Benscoter

Booking contact
Yusuke Sumita - info@defiled.info

Pre-order & Pre-save
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Available formats
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Transparent Yellowish-Green)

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Ho99o9 Unleash Blistering New Anthem "Power in Numbers"

Ho99o9 return with “Power In Numbers,” a blistering new anthem that captures the band at their most direct, urgent, and confrontational. Fusing industrial hip-hop with hardcore punk intensity, the single delivers a powerful message rooted in unity, resistance, and collective strength, reinforcing the duo’s reputation as one of the most uncompromising voices in alternative music.

“Power In Numbers” is a cultural statement that channels the chaos of the current moment and emphasizes the strength of solidarity and shared resistance. The track draws from the lineage of protest music, balancing chaos and control to reinforce its central message of collective power. 

Known for pushing boundaries across genre and culture, Ho99o9 continue to blur the lines between punk, rap, industrial, and hardcore, creating music that is as politically charged as it is sonically destructive. “Power In Numbers” further expands the group’s fearless approach, designed to provoke, energize, and unite.

Recently, the band performed a free show for fans in Los Angeles at Pacific Electric, in conjunction with clothing and graphic apparel tastemakers, Civil Regime. The show served as a send-off for Ho99o9, who kick off their summer European and UK dates today (full dates below).  

Tomorrow We Escape, Ho99o9’s third album, was released recently via 999 Deathkult / Last Gang. A true amalgamation of all the band’s influences, including experimental hip-hop, digital hardcore, future-facing punk, metal, jarring industrial, and off-kilter electronics, the album is their most emotional offering to date, rooted in personal struggle and triumph. It exemplifies the outfit’s collaborative spirit, featuring Nova Twins, Chelsea Wolfe, Greg Puciato, MoRuf, Pink Siifu, and more. Trayer Tryon of avant darlings Hundred Waters (and with prod on recent breakthroughs - The Hellp, Sam Austins, 2Hollis, Alto Arc……) mixes and masters the album, further refining a new sonic landscape, harnessing the very best of the chaos that fans have come to know and love, with a fresh injection of newfound melodies, space, and crystalline production.

The New Jersey-bred outfit made its way to Los Angeles over a decade ago. Surging and seething just below the surface, the pair broke through as an apocalyptically fascinating outlier with their 2017 full-length debut, United States of Horror. In the meantime, their infamous live shows became the stuff of legend as they packed houses on their own and shared stages with everyone from Slipknot, Korn, Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie, Ministry, and The Dillinger Escape Plan to Lil Uzi Vert, Denzel Curry, Cypress Hill, and Ghostface Killah. Earning the respect of an elite cohort of peers, popular collaborations placed them toe-to-toe with Corey Taylor of Slipknot, The Prodigy, JPEGMAFIA, Ghostemane, HEALTH, 3TEETH, and N8NOFACE, among others. Jack Black made an appearance in their KULT CABLE series while they guested on The Eric Andre Show. They’ve received further acclaim from The New York Times, NME, The Guardian, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, The FADER, Revolver, and more. They stand out as the rare phenomenon that can decimate Hellfest and Aftershock Festival and captivate on A COLORS SHOW.

“Power In Numbers” is available now on all streaming platforms. Stream / Get it HERE.

Ho99o9 Tomorrow We Escape - UK/Europe:

June 10 - Lorient, France - Hydrophone+
June 11 -  La Rochelle, France - La Sirène+ 
June 12  - France - Aucard de Tours festival
June 14 - Toulouse, France - Le Rex+
June 15,16 - Bulle, Switzerland - Ebullition+
June 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
June 23 - Leipzig, Germany - Conne Island
June 25 - Lärz, Germany - Fusion festival
June 26 - Netherlands - Jera On Air festival
June 27  - Berlin, Germany - Trauma
June 29 -  Düsseldorf, Germany - Zakk
July 3 - Brighton, United Kingdom - Patterns+
July 4 - London, United Kingdom - tbc+
July 7 -  Manchester, United Kingdom - Deaf Institute+ 
July 8 - Newcastle, United Kingdom - Think Tank+
July 9 - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Arts Club Loft+
July 10 - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Clwb Ifor Bach+
July 11 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - 2000 Trees
July 17 - Herk-de-Stad, Belgium - Rock Herk
July 24 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Hills of Rock Festival
July 25 - Poland - Wroclaw Film Festival
  +support from DJ Stacy AKA Pink Siifu

For more info on Ho99o9:

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PLAIINS Share New Single "Look Ma, I'm a Don" — LISTEN

British x German alt punks PLAIINS are back with a venomous and vibrantly catchy new anthem that targets the hollow bravado of modern pick-up culture. Building on the massive momentum of over 3 million streams and rave reviews from Visions and Kerrang! describing them as "cartoonishly gobby," the band's latest single, "Look Ma, I'm a Don"  is a masterclass in satirical songwriting. 

The song combines a catchy Brit pop-leaning chorus with the raw, unedited feel of The Libertines through its dual-guitar interplay, anchored by a melodic bass line that Paul McCartney would be proud of. One of the track's most brilliant moments is a cheeky Beyoncé reference: "Say my name, say my name," which perfectly highlights the irony of a character who demands to be known while treating others like disposable products.

Stream "Look Ma, I'm a Don" Below:

Coming off the back of their highly praised debut album Happy Faces (2025) and a collabo with Italian producer Mazare on the song "DIGAF," PLAIINS present their latest song just in time for the upcoming festival summer with several shows all over Europe, before heading to the UK in autumn and a Germany tour in winter with Smile and Burn and The Pill in all major cities.

PLAIINS comment on the new single, "'Look Ma, I'm a Don' is a song poking fun at pick-up culture and the consumerist mindset driving it. The character sees himself as some kind of big-shot 'Don.' while in reality he’s just a hurt little boy trying to fill a void and earn recognition from his mum. It's a critique of treating relationships like a numbers game — keeping the body count high and consuming people like products."

PLAIINS ARE:
Chris Reardon — Vocals, Guitars
Florian Kaninck — Guitars
Adrian Boog — Bass

Jack White Announces New Album "Frozen Charlotte"

Jack White has announced the release of his forthcoming seventh studio album, Frozen Charlotte, arriving via Third Man Records on Friday, July 10. Alongside the announcement, White released the new single “Dollar Bill” which is available on all DSPs and streaming services. The album will be available on black vinyl; a limited-edition “Zug Island Blue” as the Third Man Records exclusive vinyl; a limited-edition “Chrome” for the Jack White tour and webstore; and a limited-edition “Ice Blue” for independent record stores. The album will also be available on CD and cassette.

PREORDER / PRESAVE "FROZEN CHARLOTTE"

STREAM "DOLLAR BILL"

MISSED THE RELEASE LAB? WATCH PART 1 & 2 HERE

ANNIHILUS MUNDI Presents "The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II - 'Incursion'"

"The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II - 'Incursion'" is the new single release from progressive extreme metal project ANNIHILUS MUNDI. The track offers a further taste of the band's forthcoming sophomore album, The Dead Sea Scrolls,scheduled for independent release on November 6, 2026.  

Loosely following the story of the 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion, "The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II - 'Incursion'" opens with a flashback to the Katsuragi expedition. On the album, "The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. I" and "Mvt. II" combine to form an epic 13-minute opus. While the former delves into project mastermind Daniel Saillant's personal experiences, the latter focuses on fictional examples from Evangelion. "The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II - 'Incursion'" describes a society who has constructed their goals based on face-value interpretations of the words of ancient civilizations, leading to their mutual destruction.

Lyrically, Composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant explains, "the opening verses about the Katsuragi expedition detail how the titular Dead Sea Scrolls led to the discovery of Adam, the First Angel in Antarctica. Future verses describe how the Angels’ mission to reunite with Adam is motivated by clandestine knowledge given to them by their God, which exists entirely in the shadows. Both the humans and Angels alike operate under the directive of ancient religious knowledge, and in both cases, countless lives are lost and endless destruction is wrought across the planet."

ANNIHILUS MUNDI traverse an amalgamation of styles across "The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II - 'Incursion'". The track opens with clean tones of acoustic guitar melodies, vocal harmonies, and an enveloping somber mood. Obliterating harsh tones strike through the atmosphere with thunderous impact, and the song features a guitar solo by Andrew Matarazzo (PERENNIAL QUEST). Orchestral strings bring an otherworldly power alongside aggressive harsh vocals and ferocious riffs. The dramatic interplay of light and shade pervades throughout the instrumental arrangements of "The Dead Sea Scrolls, Mvt. II - 'Incursion'".

The Dead Sea Scrolls explores the personal lived experiences of composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant. In a fusion of genres and artforms, ANNIHILUS MUNDI presents the central concepts through the lens of Hideaki Anno’s notorious 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and its subsequent 1997 film The End of Evangelion. 

The Dead Sea Scrolls was produced, mixed and mastered, and engineered by Daniel Saillant at Wailing Pines Productions. The album's artwork was created by Chris at Misanthropic Designs.

About ANNIHILUS MUNDI:

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

ANNIHILUS MUNDI is:

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

Connect with ANNIHILUS MUNDI:

Bandcamp: https://annihilusmundi.bandcamp.com/music
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Hard Rock Supergroup ICONIC Unveils New Track "Take Me To The Place" + Visualizer

Today, hard rock supergroup ICONIC - featuring Michael Sweet (guitars), Joel Hoekstra(guitars), Marco Mendoza (bass), Tommy Aldridge (drums), and Nathan James (vocals) – have unveiled their new track, “Take Me To The Place,” ahead of the release of their upcoming sophomore album ‘II,’ set for release on July 31, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.

Michael Sweet comments on the track:

“'Take Me To The Place' is once again, a song that takes you back to the past. The whole point of this band/album is to remind people of the power of classic rock. Some of the greatest music came out of the 70’s/80’s, and we’re very proud to be able to continue waving that flag and carrying the torch!”

Joel Hoekstra shares:

“It was great fun to riff away to trade leads with Michael Sweet on this one. Nathan James is belting away, and the classic rock vibes are omnipresent. Hopefully you all like it as much as we liked recording it!”

Marco Mendoza also adds:

“Another great song coming from all the talent in this band...Michael and Joel killing it, Nathansounding great and delivering big time...Tommy driving!!!”



Watch the Visualizer for "Take Me To The Place" Below:

ICONIC returns with ‘II,’ a second album that doesn’t just continue the band’s journey - it defines it. Where their debut introduced the chemistry between five world-class musicians, II sharpens that vision into a clearer, heavier, and more confident sonic identity, delivering a sound that is more powerful, more direct, and unmistakably rock.

At the heart of the album lies the electrifying guitar partnership of Joel Hoekstra and Michael Sweet, delivering a masterclass in soaring melodies, blazing solos, and muscular riffs that perfectly balance technical brilliance with pure hard-rock attitude. Beneath them, the rhythm section of Tommy Aldridge and Marco Mendoza drives the record with thunderous authority, creating a groove that is both massive and relentless.

The album kicks off with “Cry No More,” a high-octane opener that immediately sets the tone - an energetic slice of hard rock packed with driving riffs, explosive drums, and a chorus built to stick. 

On the other side of the emotional spectrum, “Tears Keep On Falling” showcases the band’s dynamic range, unfolding as an electrifying power ballad where melody, atmosphere, and intensity come together in dramatic fashion.

Towering above it all is Nathan James, whose performance on ‘II’ is nothing short of extraordinary - powerful, soulful, and commanding, elevating every track with unmistakable presence.

With bigger riffs, deeper grooves, and a stronger sense of identity, ‘II’ captures ICONIC at full force: a band no longer introducing itself but fully owning its sound.

Pre-Order 'II' HERE

Line Up:

Nathan James - Vocals

Michael Sweet - Guitars

Joel Hoekstra - Guitars

Marco Mendoza - Bass

Tommy Aldridge - Drums

Keyboards by Antonio Agate

Backing Vocals by Marco Pastorino

Emptiness Release New Single “The Threat”

Black/death experimental metal band Emptiness are releasing “The Threat” as the second single from their upcoming seventh album Nowhere Speaks. Stretching the boundaries between black and death metal, “The Threat” is located in territory that, for the Belgian band, is intimately familiar: the darkness of the human condition.

Listen to “The Threat” below:

Nowhere Speaks comes out July 17th, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save

https://orcd.co/emptinessnowherespeaks

Save for vocals, keyboards and additional effects, Nowhere Speaks was played live in the studio, after four years of preparation, rehearsals and tests to ensure the music could be performed with the right weight and intention. This is not a production detail so much as a commitment to a specific kind of tension, the kind that does not survive being assembled in pieces. Emptiness’ previous album, Vide (2021), had no distortion, was sung entirely in French, and existed at the edge of silence; Nowhere Speaks moves in the opposite direction, and does so deliberately, opening exactly where Nothing But The Whole (2014) cut off mid-riff and closing by looping back to that album's opening riff.

From early in their career, EMPTINESS has worked this way: Jérémie Bézier handling production across all its dimensions, Olivier J.L.W. directing the visual work in its entirety. Sound and image conceived, shaped and finalized from within. Nowhere Speaks continues that closed circuit, as it always has been.

Nowhere Speaks is not a return. After the most introverted and isolated record of their career, the band opens outward into density and live intensity. The album, developed over an extended period of time, was composed by Jérémie Bézier and Olivier J.L.W., who oversee its production across both sonic and visual dimensions, bringing the work to completion as a unified whole, committed to tape live in the studio. The structural conceit of opening mid-riff from where Nothing But The Whole ended, and closing with that album's opening riff, is not nostalgia. It is the same logic that has always governed EMPTINESS: the cycle without a fixed point, beginning and ending inside each other, nothing and everything at the same time. The band has spent years demonstrating that they do not move in straight lines. Nowhere Speaks is a continuation from a point the listener was not meant to forget.

Line-up:
Jérémie Bezier — Vocals, Bass
Olivier J.L.W. — Guitars
Simon L. — Guitars
Dea Hydra — Synths
Laye Louhenapessy — Drums

Follow Emptiness:
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Booking Contact:

Benny (Triple Bookings)

benny@triplebookings.com

MALVADA Shares New Single “Aventura Favorita” Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, women-led, talented Brazilian Rock band MALVADA are pleased to share their new single, “Aventura Favorita,” along with an official visualizer, available now via Frontiers Music Srl.

The band states:

“’Aventura Favorita’ is about finding someone who makes the world seem bigger and somehow still feels like home.”

The rising star of the Brazilian rock scene has a name: MALVADA, and they are ready to take over the world!

Watch the Official Visualizer for "Aventura Favorita" Below:

MALVADA was initially formed in March 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic. With a rock n' roll style full of personality, the band quickly attracted attention as one of the most promising acts in the Brazilian rock scene.

In January 2021, MALVADA released their first single entitled "Mais Um Gole," which gained greater prominence in the scene. Shortly afterwards, in May of the same year, it was time to release the second single, "Cada Escolha uma Renúncia," which preceded the launch of the band's debut album, 'A Noite Vai Ferver.'

In 2022 and 2023, MALVADA solidified its presence on the national rock panorama, performing more than a hundred shows in several cities in Brazil. The band had the privilege of participating in huge festivals, such as Rock in Rio, Best of Blues and Rock, Angra Fest,and Chama Rock, sharing the stage with renowned national and international rock names, like Pitty, Ira!, Angra, Viper, Edu Falaschi, Matanza, Golpe de Estado, Extreme, and Tom Morello.

In November 2023, MALVADA, composed of Indira Castillo, Bruna Tsuruda, Rafaela Reoliand Juliana Salgado surprised with a big announcement: the band has become the newest signee of the prestigious Italian label Frontiers Records, which has renowned bands in its catalog such as Mr. Big, Asia, Whitesnake, Jeff Scott Soto, among others, promising to take them to a new level, with opportunities to expand their reach and conquer the global market.

Their latest self-titled album, released last June and produced by the Brazilian Grammy-award-winning producer Giu Daga, delivers a powerful and exciting musical experience, featuring tracks in both English and Portuguese, setting the bar for the band to conquer a global audience.

MALVADA recently toured Europe with Michael Schenker, wrapping the tour up last month, and is set to play again at Rock in Rio in September, along with Bring Me The Horizon, Avenged Sevenfold, Bad Omens, and Poppy.

Stream / Listen to "Aventura Favorita" HERE

MALVADA are:

Indira Castillo - Vocals

Bruna Tsuruda - Guitar

Juliana Salgado - Drums

Rafaela Reoli - Bass

unpeople Announce Debut Album "we are unpeople" Set For 10/9 + New Single "friends" Out Now!

Today, rapidly ascending four-piece unpeople announce their unifying, genre-spanning debut album we are unpeople  out October 9 on SharpTone Records, which takes the philosophy behind the band's name and turns it into a powerful, uncompromising statement of intent.

The announcement is accompanied by brand new single "friends" — listen below.

"'friends' is essentially a love song from the perspective of someone who is wholly skeptical about the very concept of love and what it's come to mean in a modern context," explains vocalist Jake Crawford. "I am essentially saying I am going to kill the very concept of love before it's even had a chance to get a hold of me - I am that afraid of being that vulnerable. I'd rather not bother than risk saying something I don’t mean, and then pay for it emotionally down the line. I'm fully aware that this is not necessarily healthy, but the mind takes you to some strange places when strong feelings are involved."

A seamless ability to connect across boundaries and conjure communal spirit, sits at the very heart of this debut album. Built upon massive choruses, four-part vocal harmonies, and unabated heaviness, we are unpeople captures a band whose ambition is matched by their belief in the power of music to unite people.

With stadium-busting choruses,to '00s Reuben-esque mega riffs, and the stunningly unpredictable eccentricity of System Of A Down, the album is colorful and joyous, yet aggressive and intense, having already spawned infectious tasters that include "clouds," "the garden," and "waste."

Comprised of Jake Crawford, Luke Caley, Em Lodge, and Richard Rayner,unpeople have quickly established themselves as one of the UK's most exciting new alternative bands, earning themselves a reputation for creating music that feels equally at home on the biggest rock stages and the heaviest festival bills — having fittingly been described as the lightest band at Bloodstock, and the heaviest band at Kendal Calling — finding themselves equally at home in both settings.

Originally used to describe those considered politically unimportant or without value, the term "unpeople" has since become another way to dismiss those whose views differ from our own. The band have reclaimed the phrase entirely, transforming it into a celebration of shared humanity, individuality, and belonging.

Since forming in 2023, that approach has seen unpeople rise at remarkable speed, with Kerrang! hailing them as "one of alternative music's best new bands." Live, they've opened for Metallica in Vienna, shared bills with Smashing Pumpkins andCoheed & Cambria, drawn huge crowds at 2000trees, and will a perform a landmark Main Stage-opening set at Download Festival this weekend — as well as appearances at Reading & Leeds Festival, Copenhell, Hurricane, Southside & many more this summer.

The rest of 2026 and beyond is there for the taking for a band rapidly on the ascension. "'we are unpeople is released into the world on October 9 and we couldn’t be more proud of it," says the band. "We collectively put our absolute everything into it and we can’t wait to share it with you all!

we are unpeople.
you are unpeople.
we are all unpeople."

UNPEOPLE LIVE:

6/10–6/14 — Hradec Králové, CZ — Rock For People
6/11–6/13 — Interlaken, CH — Greenfield Festival
6/14 — Donington, UK — Download Festival
6/19–6/21 — Scheeßel, DE — Hurricane Festival
6/19–6/21 — Neuhausen ob Eck, DE — Southside Festival
6/25–6/27 — Ysselsteyn, NL — Jera On Air
6/27 — Copenhagen, DK — Copenhell
7/17–7/18 — Joensuu, FI — Ilosaarirock
7/31–8/2 — Manchester, UK — Radar Festival
8/27–8/30 — Reading & Leeds Festival — UK
9/3 — Torquay, UK — The Foundry

UNPEOPLE ARE:
Jake Crawford — Guitar, Lead Vocals
Luke Caley — Guitar, Vocals
Meg Mash — Bass, Vocals
Richard Rayner — Drums, Vocals

New Jersey's DEARDARKHEAD reveals 'In Another Life', previewing first album in 26 years

New Jersey alternative rock outfit Deardarkhead presents 'In Another Life', their second offering from 'The Pendulum Swings', - their first full-length album in 25 years. Balancing tension between crystalline guitar arpeggios, a wall of fuzzed out tremolo, and melodic baselines, the band concocts an introspective atmosphere about what could have been.

Built around soaring guitar leads and melodic bass hooks, this follows the lead track 'Letting Go'. A song about growth and change, centered on releasing old patterns and embracing new directions, this track features keyboardist Joe McGinty, known for his work with The Psychedelic Furs, Nada Surf, Ryan Adams and Deborah Harry, adding additional layers of atmosphere and texture.

Now made up of guitarist Kevin Harrington, drummer Robert Weiss and bassist James Malizia, who recently replaced Brandon Howard following the recording of 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. 

Drummer, Robert Weiss was particularly inspired by sitar music for the rhythmic droning lead sections while writing the song. He shares, "'In Another Life' is about the choices you didn’t make which still haunt you to some degree. The what ifs we all think about, but ultimately have no real impact. There’s no way of knowing where a different path would have lead, so you can’t be too bothered about it. One must live in the present."

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).

Across ten instrumental tracks, the record 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.

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

As of June 9, 'In Another Life' is available from music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and 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
Written by Robert Weiss & Kevin Harrington
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 & Rob Weiss
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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South Arcade Reveal New Single "Deadmeat"

About to embark on a massive summer of festivals, shows, and more music, South Arcade are back with their latest single, "DEADMEAT." The track is available now on all streaming platforms via BKM in partnership with Atlantic Records. Listen Below.

Speaking of the new single, the band says, "We went into writing wanting to tell a sort of modern Romeo and Juliet story (but with a less depressing ending), and we left with 'DEADMEAT.' It has this reckless optimism about it where the two characters' worlds shouldn't really overlap but they've found each other regardless — they want to escape all of that noise, steal a car, and leave town. It had this 'Us against the world' energy that we loved."

The energetic track shows a playful side to the band while keeping their signature sound. The four-piece have revealed the single ahead of a summer packed of festivals including playing mainstage at Download, Rock 4 People, and TRNSMT before heading to the U.S. later this month for the Idobi Summer School Tour and the iconic Vans Warped Tour (see full itinerary below). Recently finishing the huge UK and EU arena tour with global band 5 Seconds Of Summer, South Arcade teased fans with "DEADMEAT," building huge anticipation for the release.

"DEADMEAT" follows on from last single "SUPERMAN" which was released in April and became the band's biggest streaming debut to date with over 1.5 million streams on Spotify alone. The band recently announced their biggest headline show to date, playing the iconic O2 Academy Brixton in London on February 25, 2027, marking a huge milestone in their already incredibly impressive career. The last few remaining tickets are available here.

Named one of "the most exciting rising artists to watch in 2026" by Alternative Press, South Arcade are conquering all areas of the industry, amassing over 180 million global streams, building a social following of over 2.2 million fans across socials, and completely selling out their first-ever North American headline tour last fall. 

Hot off the heels of EPs PLAY! and 2005, both championed relentlessly by BBC Radio 1 across multiple shows, South Arcade have made the kind of noise that's impossible to ignore. With standout cuts "FEAR OF HEIGHTS," "Supermodels," and "Drive Myself Home" turning heads, they're taking over the alternative scene and the loudest chapters are still to come...

SOUTH ARCADE 2026 TOUR DATES:
Idobi Radio Summer School Tour (6/20-7/23):
Vans Warped Tour (7/25-26, 11/14-15):

6/12 — Hradec Králové, CZ — Rock For People Festival
6/13 — Donington Park, UK — Download Festival
6/14 — Glasgow, UK — TRNSMT Festival
6/20 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco
6/21 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
6/23 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
6/24 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
6/26 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
6/27 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theatre
6/28 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
6/30 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
7/1 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
7/5 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s Place
7/7 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
7/8 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
7/10 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre
7/11 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
7/12 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s
7/14 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew’s Hall
7/16 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
7/17 — Minneapolis, MN — Uptown Theater
7/19 — Denver, CO — Summit
7/20 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
7/22 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
7/23 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
7/25 — Long Beach, CA — Vans Warped Tour
7/26 — Long Beach, CA — Vans Warped Tour
8/6 — Eschwege, DE — Open Flair Festival
8/7 — Rothenburg, DE — Taubertal Festival
8/8 — Hamburg, DE — Amplified Festival
8/14 — Osaka, JP — Summer Sonic
8/16 — Tokyo, JP — Summer Sonic
11/14 — Orlando, FL — Vans Warped Tour
11/15 — Orlando, FL — Vans Warped Tour

SOUTH ARCADE ARE:
Harmony Cavelle — Vocals
Harry Winks — Guitar
Ollie Green — Bass
Cody Jones — Drums

Alternative Metal Trailblazers COLEPITZ Return with "End of Everything" + Lyric Video Premiere on The PRP

After a 17 year hiatus, COLEPITZ return with their brand new single, "End of Everything." Driven by founding members Rob Korhonen and Ray Suhy, the band is now rounded out by Shane Kinney, an early collaborator from the origins of COLEPITZ.

"End of Everything" was built in collaboration with Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Dave Gutter and mixed by renowned producer Sky Van Hoff (Sleep Token). The new track arrives alongside a lyric video premiering on The PRP, available to view below.

Vocalist Rob Korhonen shares:

"'End of Everything' is our first new drop in 17 years. Nobody gets eased in. The song is a list of things already lost — the prayer, the dog at the gates, the child, the king, the god.”

Check Out the Lyric Video Premiere for "End of Everything" below:

COLEPITZ started in Biddeford, Maine, a beat-up mill town. Birmingham had Sabbath. Biddeford had this.

They tore through the Portland scene in less than a year, leading Wonderdrug Records out of Boston to sign them. The band released its self-titled debut in 1999. Touring behind the record, they played hundreds of shows, crossing the country in a van with Chimaira and sharing stages with Glassjaw, Candiria, Shadows Fall, and Unearth. One song, "Puppet," ended up in an episode of Supernatural, introducing the band to a whole new audience.

Then they stopped.

In 2008, original members Ray Suhy and Rob Korhonen rekindled their friendship, seven years after the band dissolved. They started writing again. 'No Tomorrow Tonight' came out of it, self-released, expansive, ambitious. The two of them were a creative force again.

Life moved on. Rob had two boys and wanted them to have what he did not. They did. Raywent on to join East of the Wall, then Cannabis Corpse, then Six Feet Under. He also released jazz quartet records on Sunnyside. Shane built a booming drum shop and business.

Now, the band returns swinging like they never left with their brand new single, "End of Everything."

This is not a reunion. It is a continuation. The reaper takes his time.

Stream / Listen to "End of Everything" HERE

COLEPITZ are:

Rob Korhonen - Vocals

Ray Suhy - Guitar

Shane Kinney - Drums

Metalcore Band Provenance Release New Single + Music Video "Broken Bonds" via Arson Theory

Massachusetts metalcore band Provenance have released their powerful new single, "Broken Bonds," alongside an accompanying music video that brings the song's themes of betrayal, abandonment, and emotional turmoil to life.

Released via Arson Theory, the four-piece metalcore band from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, formed in 2025 and has quickly begun carving out its place in the modern heavy music scene with an aggressive sound.

At the heart of "Broken Bonds" is a deeply personal message about being left behind when support is needed most. The song's emotional centerpiece arrives in the lyric, "You watched the whole world fall around me," which perfectly captures the song's central theme of feeling abandoned by someone who was expected to stand by your side.

"'You watched the whole world fall around me' heavily reinforces the overall feeling of this song and what it's about being let down and abandoned by someone you counted on for support," says the band.

With "Broken Bonds," Provenance continue to establish themselves as a promising new voice in the metalcore scene, delivering music that resonates with listeners facing their own struggles with loss, disappointment, and fractured relationships.

"Broken Bonds" and its official music video are available now on all major streaming and video platforms.

STREAM "Broken Bonds"

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WATCH "Broken Bonds" (Official Music Video) Below:

Upcoming Shows: 
June 23rd @ The Worcester Public Market in Worcester Ma
June 26th @ Pub on Park in Rhode Island
July 3rd @ Bad Brgr in Manchester, NH
July 25th @ The Webster Underground in Hartford, CT
July 31st @ The Bungalow in Manchester, NH
August 1st @ The Met in Rhode Island
August 15th @ Buffalo Iron Works in Buffalo, NY

Band Members: 
Jake Aveyard - Vocalist
DeAundre Smith - Guitarist 
Kyle Ford - Drummer
Corey Muchata - Bassist

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Violet Breed featuring Brian Wheat (Tesla) Releases Lyric Video for Single "SING"

Violet Breed return with their fifth single “SING,” an electrifying rock anthem with music and lyrics written by Alex Gonzato & Brian Wheat, that blends alternative and classic rock influences with a bold modern edge. From the very first note, the track commands the attention of the listener. Driven by an anthemic chorus- layered in melodic vocal harmonies, soaring gritty guitars and thunderous drums that create an undeniable sense of urgency. It’s clear that with this latest release the band have explored a heavier and rebellious rock sound. The band has released the official lyric video for "SING."

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WATCH Violet Breed - SING (Official Lyrics Video) Below:

With its chant-like hook and high-energy delivery, “SING” is an uplifting rock song about using your voice as a rallying cry. Standing up for yourself and others around you urging listeners to break free from the routine and restrictions of everyday life and spreading a message of hope.

With bassist and founding member Brian Wheat at the helm of the track’s production and engineering, Violet Breed’s sound is pushed to its maximum potential- establishing a polished authentic sound that highlights the raw emotion and vocal performance of lead singer AleX.

Violet Breed continue to carve out their place within the alternative rock scene. “SING” showcases a sound that is both refreshingly urgent and unapologetically bold, marking an exciting new chapter for the band as they push their creative boundaries.

Violet Breed represents a powerful collaboration between Wheat, a seasoned rock icon, and AleX, a fresh and dynamic voice in the music industry. The pair have spent the last five years meticulously crafting an album that draws from their own life experiences, creating music that resonates with listeners of all ages. With honest and emotive lyrics, Violet Breed’s sound blends rich rock and pop influences, promising a unique and compelling listening experience.

The debut album showcases the musical prowess of the duo. Fans of both Tesla and AleX will be eager to hear the new material, as Violet Breed looks to make a significant impact on the global music scene.

Brian and AleX are able to tap into experiences from these diverse generations, which add to the depth of the music they produce. Their passion and inspiration for music is born from a shared love for records by The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Queen, and My Chemical Romance. Influences from these bands is subtly interwoven into their music.

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RAZORWIRE HALO Take On NINE INCH NAILS Classic with Haunting New Cover Of "SOMETHING I CAN NEVER HAVE"

"When approaching the cover of "Something I Can Never Have", our goal was not to reinvent the song, but to honor what made it special while incorporating elements of our own musical identity. We stayed closely aligned with the original piano and synth-driven foundation, preserving the mood and intimacy that define the track. At the same time, we introduced our own stylistic touches through the performance, production and overall sonic texture to create a version that feels both familiar and uniquely ours."

The recording process focused heavily on atmosphere and emotion. We wanted every piano note, synth layer, and vocal phrase to contribute to the emotional journey of the song. Rather than overcomplicating the arrangement, we concentrated on capturing the sense of longing and reflection that has made the original such a timeless piece. Finding the right balance between staying faithful to the source material and expressing our own artistic voice was the most important part of the process.

Covering "Something I Can Never Have" was an opportunity to pay tribute to a song that has inspired us for years, and we are excited to share our interpretation with listeners who have loved the original as much as we do.

RAZORWIRE HALO has never been a band afraid to embrace darkness, vulnerability, and raw emotion. Now, the band is paying tribute to one of the most influential acts in alternative and industrial rock history with their powerful new rendition of the Nine Inch Nails classic, "Something I Can Never Have."



Originally appearing on Nine Inch Nails' groundbreaking 1989 debut Pretty Hate Machine, the song has long stood as one of Trent Reznor's most emotionally devastating compositions. Rather than simply recreate the original, RAZORWIRE HALOdigs deep into the song's haunting core, delivering a version that is both respectful of its legacy and unmistakably their own.

From the opening notes, RAZORWIRE HALO transforms the familiar track into a cinematic journey of heartbreak, obsession, loss, and longing. Atmospheric textures, crushing dynamics, and emotionally charged vocals breathe new life into a song that has resonated with listeners for generations.

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In the tumultuous realm where electronic pulses collide with the visceral power of rock, emerges RAZORWIRE HALO, a force to be reckoned with, carving a niche in the sonic landscape with a relentless fusion of heavy electronics and searing rock intensity. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Nine Inch Nails, RAZORWIRE HALO pushes the boundaries of genre, creating a sonic maelstrom that captivates and consumes.

RAZORWIRE HALO is the brainchild of visionary artist,

Tak Kitara, whose hauntingly evocative lyrics and impassioned vocals serve as the band's guiding force. Joined by Skylar Kitara, Rob Harrington, Kyle Potter,

Billy Alexander, and Drew Greer, the group weaves a sonic tapestry that is as intricate as it is ferocious.

RAZORWIRE HALO'S music is an exploration of the darker facets of the human experience, delving into themes of inner conflict, societal discord, and the relentless pursuit of self-discovery. The band's sound is a relentless barrage of electronic beats, pulsating synths, and razor-sharp guitar riffs that cut through the air like a sonic weapon. Their live performances are a visceral experience, a cathartic journey that blurs the lines between man and machine, emotion and electricity.

The band's discography is a testament to their commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic rock. From the industrial onslaught of "Retaliate" to the introspective depths of "All The Terrible Things" RAZORWIRE HALO'S music is a sonic odyssey that transcends the conventional.

With a growing legion of fans drawn to their electrifying live shows and genre-defying sound, RAZORWIRE HALO stands poised at the forefront of the electronic rock revolution. Unapologetically intense, their music resonates with those who seek a sonic escape into the unknown, a journey through the shadows where raw emotion meets the cold embrace of technology.

As RAZORWIRE HALO continues to carve its name into the annals of heavy electronic rock, one thing is certain, their music is a force that cannot be contained. Brace yourself for the electrifying onslaught of RAZORWIRE HALO, where the wires of emotion and technology entwine, creating a sound that is as captivating as it is destructive.

Remnants Release New Single + Video "Bend//Break" ​

Indianapolis Metal Band Delivers Powerful Aggression on Latest Release

Rising metal force REMNANTS have unleashed their newest single and music video, "Bend//Break," showcasing the band's signature combination of blistering riffs, crushing breakdowns, and soaring melodic hooks through Arson Theory.

Based out of Indianapolis, REMNANTS has quickly established themselves as a formidable presence in the modern metal scene. The five-piece band delivers a sound that balances relentless heaviness with memorable melodies, creating music that resonates with metal fans across multiple subgenres.

Driven by fast, aggressive guitar work, thunderous rhythms, and powerful vocal performances, "Bend//Break" highlights the chemistry and musicianship that have become hallmarks of the REMNANTS experience. This newest track paints the story of a frustration fueled breaking point after years of emotional damage and neglect - a sonic journey through isolation, inner conflict, and the scars left behind by trauma. "Bend//Break" is an unforgettable declaration of survival from those who have been pushed to the edge fighting some of their darkest moments alone. 

"Bend//Break" is available now on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an official music video.

For more information on REMNANTS, follow the band on social media and streaming platforms. 

Upcoming shows can be found HERE

STREAM "Bend//Break"

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Remnants: 

Paul Duplessie - Vocals 

Aaron Myers - Guitar  

Rory Hill- Guitar 

Carlos Salas - Bass 

Andrew Moser - Drums 

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Merrimack Cover Depeche Mode’s “Wrong”

Veteran French black metal band Merrimack are releasing a cover of “Wrong” by Depeche Mode. Originally appearing on the UK synth-pop band’s 2009 album Sounds of the Universe, “Wrong” reached the Top 10 in nine countries and peaked at Number #1 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. While faithful to the original, Merrimack’s cover is black metal in every breath.

Listen to “Wrong” Below:

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Merrimack’s latest album, Of Grace and Gravity, is available now on Season of Mist.

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Merrimack’s cover of “Wrong” is rooted in long-standing devotion. Guitarist, Perversifier, who proposed the cover to his bandmates,describes Depeche Mode as having "only grown better over the years". He singles out "Wrong" for "already carrying more darkness than even Black Metal rarely reaches."

Merrimack recorded their cover of “Wrong” during the sessions for  their 2012 album The Acausal Mass. The cover was shelved for more than a decade before the band returned to record vocals. Perversifier says their cover "highlights just how dark the original song already is". They preserved all the notes from the original, only bringing "the level of violence that Black Metal can bring”. Where Depeche Mode channel obsessive self-negation through cold synth-pop, Merrimack strip away any distance the original might have offered.

Although MERRIMACK decided to reach out to a larger audience with the release of their first full-length 'Ashes of Purification', the Parisians did not sever their roots with the underground at any time. With the following albums, 'Of Entropy and Life Denial' (2006) and 'Grey Rigorism' (2009), MERRIMACK closed ranks with the most influential, active, and authentic acts of the French black metal scene. Their classic combination of harsh sound with epic structures appealed to critics and fans alike and put the band on their celebrated first US tour with MARDUK and NACHTMYSTIUM in 2009.

After recording 'The Acausal Mass' (2012) in the legendary Necromorbus Studio (WATAIN, DESTRÖYER 666) again, MERRIMACK embarked on a European tour with Norwegian icons MAYHEM and accepted invitations to prestigious festivals such as Hellfest in their native France, Germany's Party-San Open Air and Summer Breeze as well as Montreal's Messe des Morts in Canada. With their latest album, 'Omegaphilia', MERRIMACK were breathing fresh life into an exhausted genre. While ignoring epithets such as progressive, post-, and avant-garde, the French focused on razor-sharp songwriting, captivating melodies, and close to perfect arrangements.

Line-up

Vestal — Vocals
Perversifier — Guitars
A.K. — Guitars
Daethorn — Bass
Blastum — Drums

Recording Studio

Music: Necromorbus Studio (Stockholm, Sweden), Vocals: Tehom Productions

Production Credits

Music produced, recorded & mixed by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio

Vocals recorded, mixed & mastered by Xavier Berthiaume at Tehom Productions

Cover Art

Photo by © Alizée Adamek

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GET OUT ALIVE SHARE "DEATH HAS BEEN DEFEATED"

"'Death Has Been Defeated' is an emotionally deep cut that explores the idea that death is not truly the end," says GOA's Chas Huff. "The song lyrically dives into the darker side of spirituality, suggesting that with strong enough faith, even death itself cannot win. Emotionally intense and driven by slamming drums, hardcore-inspired guitars, and honest vulnerability, the song is a desperate plea for God to reach out a hand and pull you away from the self sabotaging destruction behaviors of the world."

Chas Huff is a solo alternative metal artist originally from the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, who later relocated to Palm Coast, Florida. His musical journey began in high school, producing on a borrowed computer before stepping into the local scene as a performer. Over the years, he played in multiple bands, including a punk band which shared stages with acts like Puddle of Mudd, and later a group that opened for artists such as Fame on Fire, collaborated with notable features, and secured a distribution deal. He further expanded his reach through an international project earning another distribution deal and working alongside recognized collaborators.

After years of band experiences and setbacks, Chas shifted his focus toward his solo project, Get Out Alive, creating a fully independent outlet for his artistic vision. Self-produced and developed alongside collaborator Zack Baker (Rain City Drive), his sound blends heavy riffs, immersive atmosphere, melodic vocals, and emotionally driven, hook-focused songwriting. Outside collaborations and industry opportunities ultimately reinforced his decision to invest fully in his solo path.

Born out of isolation and personal struggle, Chas uses Get Out Alive as more than just music, it serves as a self-help-driven creative expression rooted in growth, faith, and introspection. Influenced by psychology and philosophy, his work explores the balance between light and dark while embracing raw honesty. Through his music, he aims to turn pain into purpose, offering listeners both emotional release and a sense of hope, grounded in the belief that to truly get out alive, you must face the truth.