New York City nü-metalcore outfit Sylar have released another new single as part of their ongoing comeback. After returning earlier this year from a multi-year hiatus, the band have now debuted a music video for their latest track, “RAW.” The clip, directed by Takahashi Kazuki, marks the group’s second release since reemerging this past January and continues to showcase their renewed creative momentum. The release arrives alongside a small run of live appearances, including dates in Japan and a hometown performance in Brooklyn as the band resumes live activity following their extended absence. Upcoming Shows If you’re rocking with The…
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Long-running metalcore veterans Zao appear to be back at work on new material. On March 2nd, the band shared a social media post suggesting they had recently spent time in the studio, sparking speculation among fans that new music could be on the horizon. While no official announcement has been made regarding a single, EP, or full-length release, the post strongly implies creative activity is underway. Details surrounding what exactly the group has been recording — or when fans might hear new material — have not yet been revealed. However, the update marks the first clear sign in some time…
Texas crossover outfit Life Cycles have unveiled a new single titled “Fatal Path”, offering another preview of their upcoming EP No One Escapes Death. The track arrives alongside an official music video as anticipation builds toward the release of the six-song effort later this month. The EP is scheduled to arrive March 27th through 1126 Records and finds the band expanding on their aggressive crossover foundation while leaning further into groove-driven riffing and sharper songwriting dynamics. Drummer Xavier Rios spoke about the direction behind the release, explaining: “This record is an expansion of our crossover sound with a focus on…
Split Chain have returned with their first new material since releasing their debut album Motionblur last July. The British nü-gaze outfit have now unveiled a new standalone single titled “Sylvia (I Won’t Belong To You)”, accompanied by a self-produced music video. The clip was filmed and edited by vocalist Bert Martinez-Cowles, continuing the band’s hands-on creative approach as they gear up for an extensive run of North American tour dates this spring. The new track arrives as Split Chain prepare to hit the road alongside several acts across two separate touring legs. With The Devil Wears Prada, Four Year Strong…
Nervosa have unveiled their latest single, “Ghost Notes,” alongside an official music video directed by Dimitris Preve. The track arrived today (March 03rd) as the second preview from the Brazilian thrash/death metal outfit’s upcoming studio album, Slave Machine. The new record is scheduled for release on April 03rd via Napalm Records and continues to showcase the band’s aggressive blend of thrash intensity and death metal edge. Speaking collectively about the new single, the band shared: “Strong and heavy riffs with a lot of groove showing deep feelings in a very poetic way, this song is definitely special in many ways.”…
Held., the emerging project featuring members of The Sleeping and Coheed And Cambria, have unveiled their second single, “CONSTANT TENSION,” alongside an official music video directed by Adam Thomson. The band brings together Douglas Robinson (vocals/guitars) and Sal Mignaro (bass) of Long Island post-hardcore outfit The Sleeping with drummer Josh Eppard of platinum-certified progressive rock band Coheed And Cambria. The new track continues building momentum toward the group’s debut full-length album ‘GREY’, which is set for release May 15th via MNRK Heavy. Robinson shared insight into the emotional themes driving the song, describing it as a deeply personal reflection on…
Bodysnatcher have unveiled a new music video for their latest single “Violent Obsession,” offering another preview of their upcoming studio album ‘Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home’, which is scheduled to arrive April 10th. The video was directed by Toddi Babu (Silly Goose, Heavy//Hitter) and showcases the Floridian deathcore outfit leaning fully into the track’s raw aggression and emotionally charged themes. Speaking on the song’s meaning, guitarist Kyle Carter explained that the track explores the darker psychological aftermath of betrayal and abuse. “‘Violent Obsession’ to me expresses hate for a person to the extreme. It’s about revenge and what you…
Poppy has joined forces with experimental post-rock collective Son Lux for a new collaborative track titled “In Death We’ve Just Begun,” created for the upcoming video game ‘Marathon’. The song appears on the soundtrack for the long-awaited revival of the classic sci-fi shooter franchise, which is scheduled to launch this Thursday, March 05th. Son Lux member Ryan Lott also contributed additional compositions to the game’s overall score. Developed by Bungie — the studio behind Halo and Destiny — ‘Marathon’ reimagines the franchise that originally debuted in the mid-1990s, bringing the series into the modern era as a first-person extraction shooter.…
Basement have officially revealed their first studio album in eight years, announcing the arrival of ‘WIRED’, the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s ‘Beside Myself’. The new record is scheduled to arrive May 08th via Run For Cover Records. In the years since their last release, the UK post-hardcore outfit have experienced a renewed wave of attention, fueled in part by the continued popularity of their catalog. Their 2012 single “Covet” notably achieved gold certification in the United States in November 2024, introducing the band to a new generation of listeners more than a decade after its original release. For ‘WIRED’, the…
Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix has been increasingly candid about the personal transformation he’s experienced in recent years, revealing how sobriety ultimately led him toward embracing Christianity after decades spent navigating addiction and the pressures of the rock lifestyle. During a recent appearance on the ‘Dumb Blonde’ podcast — hosted by Bunnie XO, the wife of country artist Jelly Roll — Shaddix spoke at length about his evolving faith and the difficult road that brought him there. Reflecting on the beginning of that journey, Shaddix explained that recovery became the catalyst for deeper spiritual exploration. “I’ll tell you this: my…
