Swedish extreme metal band Arch Enemy has shared the new single "To the Last Breath" featuring new vocalist Lauren Hart (ex-Once Human). Hart replaces Alissa White-Gluz, who fronted Arch Enemy from 2014 to 2025, and left with plans to launch a solo career. Michael Amott, guitarist and founder of Arch Enemy, said: "Connecting with Lauren has... Continue Reading →
Flemming C. Lund has officially joined Volbeat as the Danish rock band's lead guitarist. 'We’re very happy to announce that after this past year of touring and, of course, laying down some scorching solos on 'God of Angels Trust,'" the band said on social media, "we’ve finally 'put a ring on it' and {Lund] is... Continue Reading →
Ice Nine Kills has officially entered the canon of one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time with “Twisting the Knife,” featured in the forthcoming film "Scream 7." Cast member Mckenna Grace joins the band on the new single. Watch the official music vide below, and listen to the song here. "Scream 7" opens in theaters Friday, Feb.... Continue Reading →
Bay area thrash metal band Exodus has shared the title track from its upcoming 12th studio album, "Goliath" (March 20, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). Watch the music video below. The song simmers the tempo down with winding, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominous string work from violinist Katie Jacoby, coupled with intricate guitars by the... Continue Reading →
Sleaze rock band Cobra Spell, which released its debut full-length album "666" in late 2023 via Napalm Records, has gone on an indefinite hiatus, according to a statement released Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Guitarist Sonia Anubis, formerly of Burning Witches and Crypta, started Cobra Spell in 2019. The band released the EPs "Love Venom" (2020)... Continue Reading →
Japanese power metal quintet Lovebites has signed with Napalm Records to release its fifth album, "Outstanding Power." The record is available now digitally, with physical formats to follow on May 8, 2026. Founded in 2016, Lovebites launched itself to the top of the metal scene in its home country—including its debut at the legendary Budokan... Continue Reading →
Sun Don’t Shine, the new band featuring members of Type O Negative and Crowbar, will release its debut album, "From Birth to Death," on April 1, 2026, via Corpse Paint Records. The supergroup also has shared its latest single, "Power to Live," with a music video set to be released on Feb. 23. Written by... Continue Reading →
Singer, songwriter and performance artist Poppy will launch a summer 2026 North American tour with support from French metalcore act Landmvrks and post-hardcore band Thousand Below. The Constantly Nowhere tour, promoted by Live Nation, will kick off July 7 in Washington, D.C. Various ticket presales will run throughout the week before the general on-sale at... Continue Reading →
Metallic hardcore act Knocked Loose has shared the new song "Hive Mind" featuring rapper Denzel Curry. A music video, directed by Eric Richter and frontman Bryan Garris filmed in the band’s hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, at the iconic skate spot David Armstrong Extreme Park, can be seen below. "This is something we've talked about doing... Continue Reading →
Veteran metal band Corrosion of Conformity will release its long-awaited double album, "Good God/Baad Man," on April 3, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the music video for the new single "Gimme Some Moore" below, and pre-order the album here. Much has gone down in the COC since its last album. In 2018, when the... Continue Reading →
