Metalcore duo The Pretty Wild has released the official music video for "zero.point.genesis," the title track from its recently released debut album of the same name (via Sumerian Records; get it here). The band also has kicked off its first-ever, nearly sold-out U.K./E.U. tour with Sleep Theory. Having recently made its ShipRocked debut in January 2026, an upcoming North American... Continue Reading →
Horror-inspired metalcore act Ice Nine Kills will release the new single "Twisting the Knife" on Feb. 19, 2026. The song is from the upcoming movie "Scream 7" and features one of the film's stars, Mckenna Grace. Pre-save "Twisting the Knife" here. The band also shared a teaser video for the song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E3QraVYppE "Scream 7" will... Continue Reading →
Dark Divine, which is set to launch its first full U.S. headline tour in March 2026, has shared its latest single and music video, "Permanent," via Thriller Records. The song is available through all digital music services, and the video can be seen below. "Our latest single, 'Permanent,' illustrates the comparison of a toxic relationship... Continue Reading →
British metalcore band Architects are set to return to the United States in 2026, with a short North American headline tour kicking off April 28 in Reno, Nevada, with support from Holywatr, and making stops at the Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. After various presales throughout the week, the general on-sale will start at 10 a.m. local time Friday, Jan.... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki Though I identify as a metalhead through and through, one of my favorite artists of all time is David Bowie. And I’ve been thinking a lot about him this month, which included his birthday and marked 10 years since his passing. He also has come to mind quite a bit in the... Continue Reading →
Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake has shared the new single, "Neversleep (feat. Myke Terry)" its upcoming seventh studio album, "The Weight of Sound," set for release on Jan. 23, 2026, via Century Media Records. The track, which features Myke Terry from Volumes and Fire from the Gods on vocals, is one of the darker pieces of the new record. “Neversleep” follows prior released singles “The Weight of Sound,” “Crossing Nails” and “BlüdGod.” “This track... Continue Reading →
Connecticut metalcore outfit Currents has released new EP "All That Follows" via SharpTone Records. Listen here. The band also has shared the video for "Rise & Fall," which features career archival footage. Watch it below. "'All That Follows' is the end of 'The Death We Seek,'" vocalist Brian Wille said, referencing the band's 2023 full-length. "These are some of our favorite... Continue Reading →
August Burns Red's Christmas Burns Red 2025 lineup has been finalized. The annual event, which drew more than 6,000 attendees in 2024, will take place Dec. 12 and 13 at Freedom Hall in the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. August Burns Red is celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Thrill Seeker" and the 10th anniversary of "Found in Far Away Places," and the band... Continue Reading →
Just in time for the season, rising metalcore act Dark Divine has shared its latest single, "Halloweentown II: Welcome Home," via Thriller Records. "'Halloweentown II: Welcome Home' means exactly what the title implies," vocalist Anthony Martinez said. "We depicted the original Halloweentown as a place to be feared. However, what happens when you realize you... Continue Reading →
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