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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

Promises Unsaid: How Internet Culture Formed a Southern Tour Segment There is something truly unique about modern meme culture. What began as a banter-filled exchange between two internet-dwelling meme lords unexpectedly evolved into booking half a regional tour. If you are wondering how an internet joke turned into interstate travel, midnight venues, and lots of planet fitness showers, let me tell you the story. The Digital Meet-Cute My meme game is top-notch. You would be h

Photo Credit: Chris Rehn WATCH " EVERYTHING'S WASTED" LYRIC VIDEO CHART-TOPPING SWEDISH ROCKERS tAKiDA RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "EVERYTHING'S WASTED" — WATCH TOUR GERMANY, AUSTRIA, AND SWITERLAND IN JANUARY 2027! tAKiDA, one of Sweden's biggest rock bands, today unveils a brand new track entitled "Everything's wasted," accompanied by an official lyric video. Since their formation in 1999 and their breakthrough with their debut album, the five-piece has become one o

NEW FORMS TO RELEASE NOTHING'S SACRED ANYMORE EP ON JULY 24 VIA IODINE RECORDINGS BAND SHARES "I'M SORRY I LEFT" — LISTEN New Forms are a manifestation of both passion and dedication to craft, converging in an expression of longing and belonging. With a wall-of-sound approach that eschews repetition, New Forms have continued to hone their sound since their inception in 2018. The band has now signed to Iodine Recordings and will release the Nothing's Sacred Anymore EP on Jul

Photo Credit: Raoul Noise PRE-ORDER "THE LEGEND OF THE SIX KINGS" ALBUM ITALIAN POWER METALLERS FROZEN CROWN ANNOUNCE NEW, DARKER ALBUM! THE LEGEND OF THE SIX KINGS RELEASES OCTOBER 2 VIA NAPALM RECORDS — PRE-ORDER The legend starts: FROZEN CROWN head into their very own age of gold with the announcement of their new album, The Legend of the Six Kings, coming October 2 via Napalm Records. Taking a more narrative approach than previous releases, their sixth album sends the Ita

A dark, guitar-driven anthem of obsession, chaos, and toxic desire, delivering a heavy, hook-filled return to Saliva’s signature early-2000s sound. Hard rock band Saliva have released their new single, “Sadistic Love,” out now via Judge & Jury Records alongside the official music video. “Sadistic Love” is a dark, moody, guitar-driven track that taps into the early-2000s sound that helped define Saliva’s legacy. Built around a heavy mid-tempo groove, the song builds tensio

Southern California’s legendary rip-hop pioneers Kottonmouth Kings have officially released their new EP, California Burning, available now via Kottonmouth ReKordz and distributed worldwide through Virgin Music Group. The Kottonmouth Kings are back, and they’re shaking things up with a new era of rip-hop that’s louder, harder, and more unapologetic than ever. D-Loc rolls deep with Judge D, Taxman, and Chucky Chuck, and it’s the youngest members who’ve stepped up to clean ho

Chicago metal legends Aftermath are celebrating 40 years of musical chaos with the release of a brand-new lyric video for their classic track “When Will You Die?” The video made it premiere on crypticrock.com. “'When Will You Die?' was one of the songs that when we were writing and rehearsing it, we knew the pit would go crazy. Looking back on it all these years later we were totally right. It’s been a crowd favorite since the beginning," says the band. "When Will You Die

US-/Colombian Death Metal force NO RAZA release new lyric video for "Estable Corrupción" off their latest studio album Tyrona, out now via Noble Demon! Save here to your preferred streaming service: https://music.nobledemon.com/tyrona "Estable Corrupción" is a furious anthem against manipulation, oppression, and the decay of corrupted power. Through rage, resistance, and uncompromising Death Metal, ‪NO RAZA delivers a crushing reflection of a world consumed by greed, viole

Hayley and the Crushers Photo credit: Cory Marie Podielski L to R: Stacy Binelli, Dr. Cain ESQ aka Reid Cain, Hayley Crusher Cain, and Ryan Deliso May 26, 2026 (Detroit, MI) — Equal parts sharp-edged confession, therapy breakthrough, and middle finger to curated coolness, glitter-punk lifers Hayley and the Crushers’ new single “Cringeworthy” finds the band leaning harder than ever into the tension between emotional honesty and modern cringe-factor — with frontwoman Hayley Ca

IN THIS MOMENT RETURN WITH BRAND NEW SONG "SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY"LISTEN HERE WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HEREBAND TO EMBARK ON TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR WITH HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, I SEE STARS, VANA, + MELROSE AVENUE THIS FALL Blending theatrical intensity with razor-sharp modern rock, IN THIS MOMENT have spent the last decade building one of heavy music's most unmistakable identities. Led by the magnetic presence of MARIA BRINK, the GRAMMY-nominated band have turned their fusion of spec

Photo by Metal Dave Media DOWN will return to North American stages this Summer for a two-week headlining tour with support provided by Helmet and Spirit In The Room! The Strap It Down tour begins in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15th and closes in Shakopee, Minnesota on September 4th with a special previously announced performance as direct support to Slayer. The journey also includes slots on the 2026 installment of Zakk Wylde's Berzerkus Festival featuring Lamb Of Go

TARJA RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR HEAVY NEW SINGLE "THE TRACE OUTLIVES" — WATCH NEW ALBUM FRISSON NOIR TO BE RELEASED ON JUNE 12 Today, Tarja releases "The Trace Outlives," the third single from her upcoming studio album Frisson Noir, which is set to arrive on June 12 — in less than three weeks. The track offers a glimpse into a more introspective and emotional side of Frisson Noir, while retaining the signature heaviness that defines Tarja's sound. Inspired by the Japanese p

PHOTO CREDIT: Timo Maczollek / Nat Enemede PRE-ORDER "DARK ASYLUM" SYMPHONIC METAL LEGENDS KAMELOT RETURN TO RAVENHILL ASYLUM ON DARK ASYLUM — PRE-ORDER STARTS NOW!ALBUM OUT AUGUST 28 VIA NAPALM RECORDSDARK ASYLUM WORLD TOUR KICKS OFF ON RELEASE DAY International symphonic metal legends KAMELOT—renowned for their infectious melodies, cinematic storytelling, and electrifying live performances—return with their haunting new album Dark Asylum, arriving August 28 via Napalm Recor

HILLHAVEN RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "DEAD DOESN'T HURT" — WATCH HILLHAVEN — Chris Kelly on vocals; Zach Moiser on drums; and bassist Jaime GoWell — are back with their first taste of new music for 2026. It's an anthem defined by musical tension and release and melodic grit! Today, the band has shared the video for the new single "Dead Doesn't Hurt," which premiered earlier over at SiriusXM Octane. Watch it here. "'Dead Doesn't Hurt' came from a series of conversati