Veteran death metal band Jungle Rot will release its 12th full-length album, "Cruel Face of War," on May 15, 2026, via Unique Leader Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the new single "Apocalyptic Dawn" below. "Let's start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills glams up on ‘Hell or High Slaughter’ for ‘Ready or Not 2’
In a particularly lore-heavy drop, Ice Nine Kills has shared “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler: Pt. 2)” for the new horror movie "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come." The song and music video are available exclusively via YouTube; watch the video below. The story behind the song is a lot even by Ice Nine... Continue Reading →
Alissa White-Gluz’s Blue Medusa unveils new single ‘Checkmate’
Blue Medusa, the new band featuring ex-Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, has shared the new single "Checkmate." Stream the song here, and watch the music video below. "Checkmate" was written by White-Gluz, Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia, and mixed and mastered by Kile Odell. “This is a song where everything just clicked,” White-Gluz said. “Checkmate is an extremely cathartic song... Continue Reading →
Black Veil Brides to release ‘Vindicate’ on May 8, title track out now
Black Veil Brides will release its seventh studio album, "Vindicate," on May 8, 2026, via Spinefarm Records. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the title track below. The album includes previously released singles "Bleeders," "Hallelujah" and "Certainty." "This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication," frontman Andy Biersack said. "These... Continue Reading →
Infected Rain shares new single and video ‘Stranger’ ahead of tour kickoff
Moldovan metal band Infected Rain has released the official music video for its new single "Stranger." The track offers the first glimpse into the band's upcoming musical chapter and marks the beginning of a new creative phase for the group as it continues to evolve its sound. "'Stranger' came from the moment when you realize you don't fully recognize... Continue Reading →
Exodus shares ‘Promise You This,’ third single from new album ‘Goliath’
Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus has shared the music video for "Promise You This," the third single from its 12th studio album "Goliath" (March 20, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). Watch the music video below. "'Promise You This' is one of our favorite songs on the new record," the band said. "It’s just heavy as fuck... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills to release new song for ‘Ready or Not 2’ on March 20
A month after releasing the single "Twisting the Knife" (featuring Mckenna Grace) for "Scream 7," Ice Nine Kills is teasing the release of another new song, this one for the new horror movie "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," in theaters March 20, 2026. The song is titled "Hell or High Slaughter" and is... Continue Reading →
Stitched Up Heart shares new single ‘Cannibal’ featuring Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies
Los Angeles rock band Stitched Up Heart has shared the new single "Cannibal,” featuring Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies, out now via Judge & Jury Records. The song is from Stitched Up Heart's fourth album, "Medusa," due June 12, 2026; pre-order/pre-save it here. “‘Cannibal’ is a song for the man-eaters, to all of the baddies... Continue Reading →
Crobot to release new album ‘Supermoon’ on May 1, new single ‘Foot Off’ out now
In what is being hailed as a return to its "dirty groove rock roots," Crobot will release its new album "Supermoon" on May 1, 2026. Watch the music video for the new single "Foot Off" below, and pre-order the album here. "'Foot Off' puts us right back in the driver's seat of charging our way through... Continue Reading →
Lamb of God shares ‘St. Catherine’s Wheel’ video ahead of tour kickoff
On the eve of kicking off its "Into Oblivion" U.S. tour on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Lamb of God has released a video for “St. Catherine’s Wheel," from its newly released album, "Into Oblivion" (review). The clip was directed by Meriel O’Connell. In a recent interview with Forbes, vocalist Randy Blythe reflected on the message behind the... Continue Reading →
