Metalcore outfit Foreword have rolled out the official music video for “Self-Immolate,” arriving just one day before the February 20th release of their new EP, ‘Exposition’. The band leaned into extreme conditions to visually match the intensity of the track, opting for a sweltering Texas warehouse setting to capture the chaos and combustion at the heart of the song. In a statement accompanying the premiere, they explained: “With ‘Self-Immolate,’ we wanted to return to an otherworldly visual space, similar to what we explored on the ‘Sandman’ video, but with significantly more heat involved. The song is about giving in to…
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Long Island crossover thrash outfit Extinction A.D. have officially inked a deal with M-Theory Audio, marking a new chapter following their time with Unique Leader Records. To celebrate the partnership, the band have unleashed a brand new single, “Dead Men Running,” now streaming via an accompanying lyric video. Frontman Rick Jimenez — who also pulls double duty in This Is Hell — spoke about aligning with their new label and the group’s larger ambitions for the year ahead: “The band is excited to be working with M-Theory Audio because we have a very specific outline for the entirety of 2026…
Final Gasp are giving fans one last preview of their upcoming full-length before it arrives next week. The gothic post-punk outfit will release their new album, ‘New Day Symptoms’, on February 27th, and they’ve now unveiled its final advance single, “No Hand To Lead.” The new track offers another glimpse into the brooding, shadow-drenched sound the band have been building toward on New Day Symptoms, pairing moody atmospherics with driving rhythms and introspective tension. With release day fast approaching, the band are set to hit the road in support of the record. The tour kicks off just ahead of the…
Portuguese post-black metallers Gaerea are gearing up for the March 20th release of their new album Loss, and they’ve now shared another glimpse into the record with the debut of their latest music video, “The Nomad.” The masked quartet once again enlisted director Pavel Trebukhin to bring the track’s visuals to life. Commenting on the song, the band explained: “‘The Nomad’ represents someone who moves constantly through life to avoid confronting themselves—physically wandering, but emotionally fleeing from guilt, self-doubt, and the fear of becoming someone they despise. At its heart, it’s a confession of alienation: a nomad not by choice,…
Nü-metal-influenced collective Seven Hours After Violet have returned to the studio to track new material at Dave Grohl‘s Studio 606. Anchored by System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, the band are incorporating subtle touches of their mentor’s influence into the sessions. Odadjian highlighted a unique piece of gear being used during tracking: the snare drum played by drummer Josh Johnson is the same one that John Dolmayan used on System Of A Down’s 6x platinum album Toxicity. The band’s lineup draws from a broad spectrum of heavy music, including members of Winds Of Plague, Left To Suffer, and more,…
Christian metalcore act Wolves At The Gate are set to hit the road this spring for the next leg of their Out The Wasteland Tour, this time focusing on the East Coast. Joining them on the trek will be Bloodlines and Heal The Hurt. Tickets for the run went on sale today, February 19th Tour Dates With Bloodlines & Heal The Hurt: Prior to this East Coast run, Wolves At The Gate will also continue their spring co-headlining tour with Convictions. Fans can expect a mix of material from their latest albums alongside fan-favorite anthems from earlier releases. Tickets are…
Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen is working to complete a new album built from unreleased and unfinished material left behind by the late guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. To help bring these tracks to life, Alex has enlisted Steve Lukather to collaborate on fleshing out the songs, ensuring the album meets the standards the band expects. Speaking with Kazagastão, Alex explained: “Ed and I had a lot of stuff that we made, musically, that we never let go. Many people have asked, ‘What about releasing unreleased stuff?’ Well, we’re not gonna release it in its embryonic form because it…
Reunited progressive metal outfit Nevermore have offered fans another look at their new frontman, Berzan Önen. The band confirmed earlier this month that Önen (Inner Urge, My Torment, etc.) would be stepping into the vocalist role once held by the late Warrel Dane. Now, the group have shared footage of Önen’s original audition from January 2025. In the clip, he performs “Born,” taken from Nevermore’s 2005 album This Godless Endeavor, showcasing his take on one of the band’s more dynamic and technically demanding tracks. Önen’s addition marks a new era for Nevermore as they move forward while honoring the legacy…
Canadian progressive metal outfit Protest The Hero are celebrating 20 years of their 2005 debut album ‘Kezia’ with an expansive new anniversary vinyl edition. The deluxe package features remastered audio, previously released live material, a zoetrope picture disc and more. Looking back on the landmark release, the band shared: “It’s hard to believe, and honestly a little terrifying, that Kezia was released over twenty years ago. Working on it after school in our parents’ basements for what felt like an eternity now feels like another lifetime. It’s pretty wild what five little cheesedicks can create when they hunker down with a common…
Austrian blackened death metal veterans Belphegor have premiered a brand new single titled “Scarlet Beast — Leviathan.” The previously unreleased track arrives just ahead of the kickoff of their ‘Praise The Beast North American Tour,’ which launches tomorrow. The band are currently at work on their 13th studio album, planned for release via Reigning Phoenix Music. While details surrounding that record remain under wraps, this new single offers a glimpse at what may lie ahead. A music video for “Scarlet Beast — Leviathan,” directed by Thomas Keplinger, has also been released alongside the track. Belphegor will hit the road across…
