Long Island melodic hardcore favorites Koyo have released “You Hate Me,” the final advance single from their upcoming sophomore album ‘Barely Here’. The song arrives with a newly premiered official music video directed by Connor Hargreaves and Sam Carter. ‘Barely Here’ is set for release on May 8th via Pure Noise Records and serves as the follow-up to the band’s breakout debut, further building on their mix of hardcore energy, emo melody, and heartfelt songwriting. With “You Hate Me,” Koyo continue leaning into the emotionally charged and hook-driven sound that has helped separate them within the modern punk and hardcore…
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Norwegian symphonic black metal titans Dimmu Borgir have unveiled “Ascent,” the second single from their long-awaited tenth studio album ‘Grand Serpent Rising’. The track arrives alongside a new official music video directed by Patric Ullaeus, whose extensive resume includes work with Arch Enemy and Amorphis. ‘Grand Serpent Rising’ is set for release on May 22nd and marks the band’s first full-length effort since 2018’s ‘Eonian’. The album was first introduced late last month with lead single “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel,” while “Ascent” now offers fans another glimpse into the next chapter of the legendary group’s sound. Known for blending orchestral grandeur,…
Thrash metal icons Slayer have announced a second Los Angeles performance celebrating the 40th anniversary of their landmark 1986 album ‘Reign In Blood’ after overwhelming demand quickly sold out the originally announced date. The newly added show will take place November 14th at Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA, with the band once again set to perform ‘Reign In Blood’ in full. Often regarded as Slayer’s defining release, the Rick Rubin-produced classic helped reshape extreme metal with songs such as “Angel Of Death,” “Raining Blood,” and “Postmortem.” Presale tickets for the added Los Angeles date will launch tomorrow, April 23rd at…
Texas metalcore standouts Invent Animate have returned with brand new music, officially unveiling their latest single “Fall Like Rain.” The track arrives alongside a newly released visualizer and marks the band’s latest material since their recent surge in popularity within the modern metalcore scene. Known for pairing atmospheric textures with crushing riffs and emotionally charged songwriting, Invent Animate continue to expand their sound on “Fall Like Rain,” delivering another dynamic mix of melody and heaviness. The single lands roughly one week before the band hits the road for their upcoming spring North American tour, where they’ll appear as direct support…
Connecticut death metal outfit Vomit Forth have unveiled a new music video for “Born King” in celebration of the arrival of their new three-song EP ‘IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER’. The video for the closing track was directed by Chris Klumpp, whose past work includes projects involving Shadows Fall and Gideon. The new EP marks the band’s first official release since signing with Pure Noise Records earlier this month, signaling the start of a new chapter for the rising extreme metal group. Known for blending cavernous death metal brutality with modern hardcore urgency, Vomit Forth continue to sharpen their…
Industrial nü-metal pioneers Static-X have officially secured their first gold-certified single in the United States. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, “Push It” — the breakout lead single from the band’s 1999 debut album ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ — has now reached the threshold for gold certification. The milestone marks the first time an individual song from Static-X has achieved gold status in the U.S. Their landmark debut album ‘Wisconsin Death Trip’ previously earned gold certification in January 2000, later going platinum in June 2001, making it the group’s most commercially successful release. Static-X’s most recent previous U.S. certification…
Progressive metal innovators Periphery have continued the rollout for their upcoming eighth studio album ‘A Pale White Dot’ with the release of a new single and music video for “Everyone Dies Alone.” The track marks a notable first for the band, as it carries Periphery’s first-ever outside co-writing credit. Caleb Shomo of Beartooth contributed to the song, earning an official co-writer credit. Known for keeping songwriting in-house throughout their career, the collaboration represents a new creative step for the group. ‘A Pale White Dot’ is scheduled for release on May 15th through the band’s independent imprint 3DOT Recordings. The album’s…
Baltimore Orioles are set to honor hometown hardcore heroes Turnstile this summer with an official in-stadium celebration dubbed “Turnstile Night.” The event will take place on July 10th, 2026, when the Orioles host the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. While the band will be in attendance, they will not be performing. Instead, the Orioles have confirmed that members of Turnstile will serve as “guest splashers” during the game, participating in fan engagement duties at the stadium’s “Bird Bath Splash Zone.” Fans who purchase the special ticket package will receive a limited-edition Orioles jersey featuring the Turnstile…
Korn guitarist Brian Welch recently gave a nod to fellow alternative metal pioneers Deftones in a newly shared social media clip. In the video, Welch can be seen wearing an official Deftones x Dickies throwback shirt — a design the Sacramento band revived last year after years of unofficial bootleg circulation. He also picked up an acoustic guitar for a short cover of “My Own Summer (Shove It)”, one of Deftones’ most iconic songs. The clip ended with Welch spending time alongside Israel Arvizu, son of former Korn bassist Reginald Arvizu. Israel has followed in his father’s footsteps as a…
The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is set to pay tribute to the architects of melodic death metal with two special concerts titled ‘The Gothenburg Sound’ this December. The performances will celebrate the music of In Flames, At The Gates, and Dark Tranquillity — three legendary Gothenburg-born acts whose output in the 1990s and beyond helped shape the signature sound of Swedish melodic death metal. Full orchestral interpretations of fan-favorite songs from all three bands will be performed across two nights at Gothenburg Concert Hall on December 04th and December 05th. Dark Tranquillity shared the following statement regarding the honor: “It’s a…
