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Photo Credit: Emil Engvall Thrown’s Unwanted is the Swedish nu-metal phenom’s second release on Arising Empire Records. The band has built impressive momentum and is already made up of seasoned festival veterans, tirelessly performing across Europe and even making appearances in the United States. This review may sound a little biased because the band is from my favorite place in the world: Stockholm, Sweden. But let’s get into it. Thrown has a distinctive sound and doesn’t s

Connecticut hardcore legends Hatebreed return with Fatal Paradox, their ninth studio album, and deliver another unapologetic reminder of why they’ve remained one of the genre’s most dependable and devastating forces for more than 25 years. Having followed this band since Satisfaction Is the Death of Desire, I’ve come to expect a certain level of intensity from Jamey Jasta and the boys. With a discography packed with powerhouse releases, the bar is already high—but Fatal Parad

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Photo Credit: Alexander Christensen SIAMESE DROP NEW SINGLE "ALONE" — LISTEN Just in time for their upcoming EU and UK tour this winter alongside DAYSEEKER and NORTHLANE, Danish modern metal outfit SIAMESE drops their brand-new song "alone." Like their previous single "nevermore," the new track "alone" was initially featured as an exclusive track on the physical edition of their new studio album dissolution (released June 26 via Long Branch Records). Now, the song is avail

Photo credit: Mark Kidsley DEFENCES RELEASE VIDEO FOR "DEATH OF A DREAM" — A BITTERSWEET ANTHEM ON THE POWER OF LETTING GO — WATCH UK TOUR WITH FUTURE PALACE SET FOR NOVEMBER Following their spectacular collaboration with SKINDRED's Benji Webbe on "More Of Us (Than There Are Of Them)," British alt-metal outfit DEFENCES return with their striking new single, "Death Of A Dream." The track explores the bittersweet grief of relinquishing an old vision for the future, celebratin

Italian metal icons Lacuna Coil have released a double single featuring a redux version of "Fragile" (titled "Fragile XX"), plus a remix of "I Wish You Were Dead" by SWARM, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Karmacode. Combining their past and present history into one celebration of this milestone, "Fragile" originally appeared on Karmacode while "I Wish You Were Dead" is taken from the group's latest album, 2025's Sleepless Empire. Stream "Fragile XX" and "I Wish You Wer

FOLLOW THE WHITE RABBIT feels less like an album you simply listen to and more like an experience you fall into. GHØSTKID takes everything that makes their sound so addictive—crushing guitars, insane vocals, industrial/electronic elements, haunting melodies, and theatrical darkness—and pushes it even further. The result is an album that feels beautifully chaotic, atmospheric, and deeply personal. What really stands out is the contrast. The brutal screams and breakdowns hit ha

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BAD WOLVES HONOR DOLLY PARTON WITH THEIR VERSION OF "JOLENE" Dolly Parton was preparing to add vocals to heavy metal version of "Jolene" Bad Wolves Will Donate Proceeds From "Jolene" releasing August 31 to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Her Honor Bad Wolves join millions of fans around the world in mourning the sudden passing of the one and only Dolly Parton, whose legacy has touched generations of artists and fans globally. In a poignant turn of events, Bad Wolves w

PHOTO CREDIT: Keith Thompson WATCH "CHOSEN HELL" VIDEO STREAM "CHOSEN HELL" CANADIAN HARDCORE HEROES COMEBACK KID ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM CHOSEN HELL OUT NOVEMBER 6 VIA SHARPTONE (U.S.)/DINE ALONE RECORDS (CANADA) BAND SHARES VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK — WATCH ALBUM FEATURES GUEST APPEARANCES FROM SPIRITBOX'S COURTNEY LAPLANTE + INCENDIARY'S BRENDAN GARRONE Canadian hardcore heroes COMEBACK KID are thrilled to announce their new album Chosen Hell. It arrives November 6 via SharpTone

COC photo by David Booth CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to US stages this Fall on a co-headlining tour with THE SWORD! The two-week journey will commence on November 2nd in Buffalo, New York and run through November 19th in Pensacola, Florida. Additional support will be provided by Hippie Death Cult. Comments CORROSION OF CONFORMITY vocalist/guitarist Pepper Keenan, “Well well welll… to all the free thinkers and beer drinkers, the CORROSION train won’t stop. Eve

Today, Multi-PLATINUM, ACM and CMA Award-winning singer-songwriter Riley Green releases the title track from his forthcoming record That’s Just Me out September 18, via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. LISTEN TO “THAT’S JUST ME” HERE Written entirely by Green, “That’s Just Me” is a stripped-back acoustic track layered with electric guitars and steady drums that build through the chorus, underscoring his signature heart-on-his-sleeve storytelling. The song is a broodi

Ten years after the project that marked the beginning of an extraordinary career, Post Malone officially releases his debut mixtape, August 26th, on all streaming platforms for the first time today, listen HERE. Newly remastered for its 10th anniversary, August 26th is also available on vinyl for the first time, giving fans a long-awaited official release of one of the earliest and most formative projects in Post Malone’s catalog. Originally released in May 2016, August 26th

Southern rock powerhouse Rick Monroe & The Hitmen unleash their blistering live version of Motörhead’s legendary anthem “Ace of Spades,” available now from their upcoming EP Live From The Asylum via Asylum 1212 Records / TLG / Virgin Music Group. Recorded live in a raw, one-take performance, Live From The Asylum captures the intensity and unpredictability of the band’s live shows. Rick Monroe & The Hitmen bring their own brand of “Hillbilly Metal” combining Southern rock gr

Photo Credit: Debora Camargo WATCH "ALL I LOVE" VIDEO PRE-ORDER "THE PAIN MADE ME WHO I AM" ALBUM BRAZILIAN METALCORE RISING STARS AXTY UNLEASH NEW SINGLE "ALL I LOVE" — STREAMING HERENEW ALBUM THE PAIN MADE ME WHO I AM OUT FRIDAY VIA NAPALM RECORDS — PRE-ORDERThis Friday, Brazilian deathcore rising stars AXTY will unleash their incendiary Napalm Records debut album The Pain Made Me Who I Am. Today, they give fans the final preview with the pummeling "all I Love". Wielding