Canadian tech death speedsters Archspire have taken on an unexpected challenge, reworking Rosé and Bruno Mars’ 2024 K-pop hit “APT.” during a single-day studio session for Musora’s On The Spot series. The concept behind the series pushes artists to create a full cover in real time, with no extended prep, resulting in spontaneous reinterpretations of well-known tracks. Archspire’s contribution sees them push “APT.” into their signature high-velocity technical death metal chaos while still retaining the structure of the original hit. Fans can watch the band’s creative process unfold in the studio, from initial arrangement ideas through to the completed version…
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Lithuanian blackened prog metal outfit Black Spikes have unveiled the music video for “MOTINA,” marking a key step in the rollout of their upcoming album Ydos, due August 28 via Napalm Records. The track, whose title translates from Lithuanian as “mother,” arrives with a visually driven video directed by Rokas Baškys, further establishing the band’s cinematic and conceptual approach to their first release on the label. Black Spikes also shared insight into the narrative foundation of the song: “This is the song where the story of Ydos begins. ‘MOTINA‘ tells the tale of the birth of the Vices. Born in…
Canadian deathcore outfit Salem Trials are setting the stage for their upcoming EP Heavy Is The Head with the release of a brand new music video for their track “Mercy Of God’s Hand.” The new single arrives alongside a visually intense video that doubles down on the band’s bleak, apocalyptic tone, offering a first major preview of the record ahead of its release. Speaking about the track, the band explained the narrative behind it: “The song, ‘Mercy Of God’s Hand,’ follows a narrative of an enraged God horrified and disgusted by humanity. He sees no option but to bring swift…
A new project featuring members of several notable heavy acts has officially arrived. Single Print Index unveiled its debut single, “Recover The Mindset,” on June 11, offering the first taste of what the band describes as “Pittsburgh Murder Music.” The group’s lineup is believed to include Code Orange vocalist Jami Morgan, Code Orange guitarist/vocalist Dominic Landolina, Pain Clinic bassist/vocalist Wyatt Sheer, and No Leash bassist George Hernandez. While the band has yet to formally confirm its full roster, those musicians are widely thought to make up the project’s core membership. “Recover The Mindset” arrives ahead of Single Print Index’s first-ever…
Staind will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark album “Break The Cycle” with the release of “Break The Cycle (25th Anniversary Live)” on August 21. The live release features performances of every track from the band’s five-times platinum third studio album. To coincide with the announcement, Staind have shared a live performance video for the record’s iconic lead single, “It’s Been Awhile.” The upcoming release serves as both a retrospective of one of the band’s most successful albums and a preview of what’s to come on the road later this year. Fans can currently pre-order “Break The Cycle (25th…
Coal Chamber drummer Mikey “Bug” Cox has revealed that the band’s recently announced withdrawal from this year’s Louder Than Life Festival is due to an upcoming cancer surgery. Back in April, Cox disclosed that he had been privately battling cancer. Although he was able to perform with Coal Chamber throughout the spring, he has now shared that doctors have cleared him for what he hopes will be the final surgery in his treatment journey. Providing an update on social media, Cox revealed that recent tests have gone well and that he has been cleared for what is hoped to be…
Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante and guitarist Mike Stringer have teamed up with Los Angeles-based electronic duo SLANDER and producer VASTIVE for the new collaborative single, “Under My Skin.” The track blends SLANDER’s signature melodic bass sound with Spiritbox’s heavy rock influence, creating a hybrid of dubstep and metal that has already been familiar to many fans. According to SLANDER, the song has been part of their live set for years, having been tested across more than 300 performances during three worldwide tours before finally receiving an official release. Speaking about the collaboration, SLANDER praised LaPlante and Stringer for their contributions…
Ice Nine Kills have announced plans to return to Europe in early 2027 for a newly unveiled headlining run dubbed the ‘March In Silence Tour.’ The horror-themed metalcore outfit has currently revealed seven arena-sized dates across continental Europe, with two additional stops still to be announced. Tickets for the trek are available now. The tour will see the gold-certified band perform in Belgium, Poland, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and France as they continue to expand their international footprint following several years of growing commercial success. Dates announced thus far include: Additional dates are expected to be announced at a later time…
With A Vengeance, the newly formed band featuring members and alumni of Bad Wolves, Chimaira and other notable acts, have announced plans to release their debut single “Shared Light” on July 17. The track will arrive alongside an official music video, with the group recently sharing a teaser preview ahead of its release. The project is fronted by former Bad Wolves vocalist Tommy Vext and guitarist Chris Cain, who initially explored reviving the Bad Wolves name before ultimately moving forward with an entirely new band. According to previous reports, efforts to acquire the rights to the Bad Wolves name reportedly…
Two generations of New York hardcore will join forces this summer as Madball and Combust hit the road together for a short North American run that will focus primarily on Canadian dates. The newly announced trek kicks off in New York this August before making stops throughout Ontario and Quebec. The run will conclude with Madball appearing at the Canadian stop of the revived Vans Warped Tour, with Combust not scheduled to perform that date. The tour comes as Madball prepare to release their latest studio album, ‘Not Your Kingdom,’ which is due out on July 24. Earlier this week,…
