Symphonic metal band Seven Spires has released the expanded "Master Key Edition" of its latest album, "A Fortress Called Home," via Frontiers Music Srl. Get it here, and watch the visualizer for "Emerald Necklace" below. Originally released in 2024, "A Fortress Called Home" showcases Seven Spires' blend of blending symphonic metal, power metal, progressive influences... Continue Reading →
Blue Medusa, the new metal band featuring former Arch Enemy vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, has shared its third single, "Crocodile," out now on all music platforms. Watch the music video below. The song follows previous Blue Medusa singles "Checkmate" and "Flying Monkey." "'Crocodile' speaks of that feeling of being watched ... that instinctive fear when you... Continue Reading →
Florida metalcore act Wage War will release its new full-length, "Landfall," digitally on Oct. 9, 2026, via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here, and watch the lyric video for the title track below. "'Landfall' is a song about imminent danger and the realization that we aren't in control," the band said. "Referencing our Florida roots, the hurricane... Continue Reading →
Just in time for Halloween, Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is bringing back his "Music of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights" collections with two limited-edition vinyl variants through Snakepit Records LLC and Deko Entertainment. Get them here. Following multiple sellouts in previous years, the two volumes of "Music of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights" return as exclusive vinyl-only... Continue Reading →
Following the singles “Unforgiven” and “Stranded,” Long Island hardcore band Pain of Truth has shared "Fed by Fear." Stream the song here or below. All three songs will appear on Pain of Truth's self-titled sophomore album, produced by Will Putney (Body Count, Incendiary, Counterparts) and out Sept. 25, 2026, through Daze. Pre-order the album here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H40u9y0ZFK8 "Pain of... Continue Reading →
Finnish metal bands Insomnium and Amorphis will join forces for an extensive co-headline tour of North America in November and December 2026. Bringing two of Finland's finest metal exports together, the tour will be a celebration of atmospheric melodies and Nordic darkness, with the bands presenting songs from their latest albums, "Netherworlds" and "Borderlands," respectively. Support on the... Continue Reading →
Alt-rock sibling duo The Haunt—Anastasia Grace Haunt (vocals) and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt—has shared the new single “Seasonal Depression” from its upcoming album "Ghost," due Oct. 30, 2026, via Nettwerk. Pre-save the album here, and watch the music video below. Built around brooding instrumentation, driving guitars and Anastasia’s impassioned vocals, the song transforms the familiar weight of... Continue Reading →
German thrash metal band Exumer has shared the music video for "Blinding Skies" from its new album "Death Mask Messiah," out now via Metal Blade Records. “Driven by a relentless barrage of riffs, the song’s lyrical content highlights the consequences of political overreach and the influence of the military-industrial complex—pushing society into prolonged conflict that... Continue Reading →
Washington, D.C., metal band Darkest Hour will release its 11th studio album, "Suffer Divine," on Oct. 30, 2026, via MNRK Heavy. Pre-order the album here, and watch the music video for the title track below. “Our first single and title track of the new album “Suffer Divine” is about justice and accountability," vocalist John Henry... Continue Reading →
Deko Entertainment will release "The Trifecta of '80s Hard Rock Live," featuring live performances from Dokken, Slaughter and Warrant, all newly remastered and available on 180g colored vinyl. All three titles are available to pre-order now and expected to ship by November 2026. Dokken’s "Live from the Sun" available as a double LP housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket on... Continue Reading →
