Author: Seneca

California deathcore outfit Rev3rent have landed a new label home, signing with Deep Love Recordings, the recently launched imprint created by Atlantic Records executive Cody Verdecias in partnership with Atlantic Records. The band are among the first artists announced for the label alongside Texas nü-metalcore act Empty Shell Casing. Verdecias, who has worked on campaigns involving artists such as Turnstile and 100 gecs, has positioned Deep Love Recordings as a label focused on emerging artists and youth-driven culture. Coinciding with the announcement, Rev3rent have premiered a new single and music video titled “Last One Here.” The track was produced by…

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Left To Suffer have dropped a brand new track titled “Gun In The Duffel Bag,” marking another step forward in the band’s next era following their recent signing with Hopeless Records. The deathcore outfit have been hard at work on new material, having entered the studio earlier this year with acclaimed producer Josh Schroeder, whose resume includes work with Lorna Shore and Signs Of The Swarm. The sessions are expected to contribute to the band’s forthcoming album. Discussing the new single, vocalist Taylor Barber explained the emotional intensity behind the song: “This song is about when your anger has boiled…

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Cancer Bats have unveiled another preview of their upcoming eighth studio album, ‘Give Me Dirt’, premiering the new single “Long Tooth” ahead of the record’s August 7 release date. The track finds the Canadian hardcore punk veterans teaming with indie-folk artist Brooklyn Doran, whose guest vocals add a unique dimension to the song’s reflective themes. Speaking about the track, Liam Cormier explained that the song grew out of a recent shift in perspective regarding self-improvement and acceptance. “The chorus reflects a realisation I’ve been having lately. I’m at the halfway point of my life (and yes, I fully intend to…

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A new unauthorized book chronicling the rise of Slipknot and the creation of their landmark 2001 album Iowa is set to arrive later this summer. Author Dan Franklin will release Somewhere Between Screaming And Crying: Slipknot, Nu Metal And 9/11 on August 6, 2026, through Little, Brown Book Group, a division of Hachette UK. Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Iowa, the book promises to be the first full-length examination of the band’s ascent from Des Moines, IA outsiders to one of heavy music’s most influential and controversial acts. According to the publisher, Franklin’s work combines original interviews,…

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The fallout surrounding End It and the now-infamous “banana man” incident continues to escalate. As of press time, the Baltimore hardcore band’s official Facebook page appears to have been taken offline, with the previously active URL, facebook.com/EndItBCHC, now displaying a “content unavailable” message. The band’s Instagram account remains active, and the group have yet to publicly address either the removal of the page or the controversy itself. The incident that sparked the backlash occurred during a recent performance in Toronto, ON, where vocalist Akil Godsey singled out an audience member wearing a banana costume while the band was opening for…

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Australian deathcore force To The Grave have officially signed with BLKIIBLK, marking a new chapter for the vegan deathcore outfit. To celebrate the announcement, the band have released a brand-new single and music video titled “EYESTALK ABLATIONS.” Frontman Dane Evans described the track as an evolution of the band’s sound while retaining the relentless aggression fans have come to expect. “‘EYESTALK ABLATIONS‘ is a shotgun blast to the face: claustrophobic, heavy from front to back and not a second wasted on room to breathe. This track feels like the old version of TTG got dragged out the back and shot,…

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Swedish metalcore standouts Imminence appear poised to unveil a new chapter in their career, with signs pointing toward a new partnership with Sumerian Records. The band have spent the past several days teasing a brand-new single and music video titled “The Sword That Never Bends”, which is scheduled to premiere on June 11 at 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 p.m. EST. While no official announcement has been made regarding their label situation, promotional materials surrounding the upcoming release have fueled speculation that the group have joined the Sumerian roster. If the rumors prove accurate, the move would mark a significant…

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The Last Ten Seconds Of Life have officially been added to the first leg of the 2026 edition of the Summer Slaughter Tour, stepping in after Balmora withdrew from the run amid the recent controversy surrounding guitarist Jay Torblaa. The Pennsylvania deathcore outfit will now join a stacked lineup headlined by Hatebreed, alongside Devourment, Incantation, Snuffed On Sight, and Face Yourself. Balmora’s departure follows allegations made against Torblaa that led the band to cancel its previously announced touring commitments. As a result, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life have been tapped to fill the vacancy across the opening stretch of…

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Silent Planet found a unique way to push back against venue merch fees during their European tour stop in Milan, Italy on June 9, handing out free shirts to fans instead of selling merchandise under what the band described as unfair terms. With touring costs continuing to rise, merch cuts remain a major point of contention for artists. The practice allows venues to take a percentage of merchandise revenue generated during a show, with rates often hovering around 20% of gross sales. Additional taxes and venue-mandated merchandise staff can further reduce a band’s profits. Ahead of their performance opening for…

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Madball have unveiled another preview of their upcoming studio album, ‘Not Your Kingdom’, releasing the new track “Tethered” alongside an accompanying music video. The song serves as the second single from the New York hardcore veterans’ tenth studio album, which is scheduled to arrive on July 24 through Nuclear Blast. The music video was co-directed by vocalist Freddy Cricien and filmmaker Dave Causa. According to Cricien, “Tethered” ended up becoming the album’s opening track despite being one of the last songs written during the recording process. “‘Tethered’ is the opening song on the record and that’s ironic because it’s one…

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