Castle Rat have unveiled a new music video for their track “Siren”, continuing their medieval fantasy-driven run with a cinematic new visual directed by vocalist/guitarist Riley Pinkerton, also known as the Rat Queen. The track, which appears on their 2025 album ‘The Bestiary’, leans further into the band’s signature blend of doom metal and theatrical storytelling, this time focusing on mythological seduction, sorcery, and sword-wielding fantasy imagery. With Pinkerton herself behind the camera, the video doubles down on the group’s fully immersive aesthetic—bringing the “Siren” concept to life through a mix of dark fantasy visuals and narrative performance elements. Beyond…
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Tigercub have officially released their new album ‘Nets To Catch The Wind’, celebrating the launch with a music video for the standout single “Silver Smile.” Frontman Jamie Stephen Hall offered insight into the meaning behind the track, describing it as something deeply rooted in the subconscious. “‘Silver Smile’ is about a composite figure I only ever meet in dreams, my mind splicing together people I’ve known, with all their traits showing up wearing the same face.” Musically, “Silver Smile” stands out as one of the most ambitious moments on the record, leaning into dense arrangements, layered guitar work, and a…
Impending Doom have returned with their second new single of 2026, unveiling ‘Glory & Immortality’ as the latest addition to their growing catalog of fresh material. The track follows February’s release of “Holy Death”, continuing what appears to be a renewed creative push from the Christian deathcore outfit. While the band previously confirmed in 2025 that they had entered the studio to begin work on their first full-length album since 2018, no official details have surfaced regarding a release timeline or album announcement tied to these new singles. For now, Impending Doom seem focused on rolling out standalone material, giving…
Nickelback are nearing the finish line on their next studio effort, with the band confirming that their eleventh album is close to completion. The update came from bassist/vocalist Mike Kroeger, who shared a personal post on April 8th revealing both a recent injury and progress on the band’s long-awaited follow-up. “Been awhile. Got a busted foot soooooo lots of upper body workouts for a few weeks! New NB album is almost done and I like it. You will too.” While details remain limited, the statement marks the first real confirmation that Nickelback are deep into the final stages of the…
Rolo Tomassi have unveiled a new music video for “Tempest”, arriving alongside the vinyl release of their latest EP ‘In The Echoes Of All Dreams’. The four-track EP was originally surprise-released in October 2025 as part of the band’s 20th anniversary celebrations. At the time, the group described the material as a reflection of their current creative direction: “A snapshot of where we’re at in 2025.” The newly released visual for “Tempest” was directed by David Gregory, bringing a cinematic layer to one of the standout tracks from the EP. The vinyl edition is now available, giving fans a physical…
Haste The Day have shared ‘Adrift’, the final advance single from their long-awaited upcoming album ‘Dissenter’, marking their first full-length release since 2015. Set for release on May 1st via Solid State Records, ‘Dissenter’ has steadily been previewed over the past several months, with ‘Adrift’ serving as the final glimpse into the record before its official arrival. The band confirmed that this latest track will close out the album’s pre-release rollout, signaling that the next step will be the full unveiling of the record itself. Following the album’s release, Haste The Day will also return to the stage for a…
Atreyu have unveiled their latest single ‘Children Of Light’, featuring none other than metal icon Max Cavalera, known for his work with Sepultura, Soulfly, and more. The track serves as another preview of the band’s upcoming album ‘The End Is Not The End’, due out April 24th via Spinefarm. The collaboration leans heavily into classic Sepultura-inspired aggression, with the band openly acknowledging the influence and their excitement about bringing Cavalera into the fold. “‘Children Of Light’ was created with a primal spirit in mind. A ‘festival’ song. Heavily inspired by classic Sepultura, though it seemed like an untouchable ask, we…
Evanescence have officially announced their sixth studio album, ‘Sanctuary’, set for release on June 5th via BMG. The reveal comes after months of teasing and prior confirmation that new material had been in the works throughout the past year. The band shared their excitement for the project in a brief statement: “This album is over three years in the making and we are so damn proud of every second of it. Hope you love it and can’t wait for you to hear it! HERE WE GO!!!” Leading the charge into this new era is the newly released single “Who Will…
Fire From The Gods have officially released their latest single ‘Unknown’, following an early preview on SiriusXM’s Octane. The track is now available to stream ahead of its upcoming music video premiere. The band have confirmed that an official music video for the track—directed by Tom Flynn (Lamb Of God, As I Lay Dying)—will arrive on April 14th, strategically timed just before the kickoff of their spring touring schedule. ‘Unknown’ marks the third release since the addition of vocalist Myke Terry (Volumes, ex-Bury Your Dead), continuing the band’s shift toward a more melodic metalcore direction compared to their earlier rap…
Sludge metal veterans -(16)- have shared a new preview from their forthcoming covers compilation, ‘Forgeries (72–84)’, this time taking on a classic from Black Flag. The band have released their rendition of “Beat My Head Against The Wall,” originally appearing on Black Flag’s 1984 album ‘My War’, offering a more direct and familiar hardcore influence compared to the project’s earlier surprise teaser of a Bee Gees cover. Vocalist/guitarist Bobby Ferry reflected on the band’s long-standing connection to Black Flag and the impact the track had on their sound. “Black Flag’s ‘Beat My Head Against The Wall’ was my first real…
