Singer/songwriter/performance artist Poppy has shared the new single "Unravel" via Sumerian Records. Stream the song here, and watch the official visualizer below. “Unravel” is Poppy at her most vulnerable, fusing haunting vocals and intimate lyrics that culminate in a high-octane, passionate chorus. The song was produced by Jordan Fish (Bring Me the Horizon) and co-written... Continue Reading →
Bad Omens shares new single and video ‘Dying to Love’
Bad Omens has shared the new single "Dying to Love," a track that blends the band’s heavy roots with forward-thinking production, via Sumerian Records. The single is accompanied by a directed by vocalist Noah Sebastian and Nico, their third collaboration. The cinematic, story-driven visual places the band performing deep within the pit of a condemned brutalist structure,... Continue Reading →
Kittie to celebrate 25th anniversary of debut album with ‘Spit XXV’ EP
Canadian metal band Kittie will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its groundbreaking debut album with the "Spit XXV," due Sept. 19, 2025, via Sumerian Records. The collection features updated and re-recorded versions of four of the albums biggest tracks, "Brackish," "Charlotte," "Do You Think I'm a Whore" and the title track, all produced, once again, by Garth Richardson, who... Continue Reading →
Slaughter to Prevail to release third album ‘Grizzly’ on July 18
Russian deathcore band Slaughter to Prevail will release its third full-length studio album, "Grizzly," on July 18, 2025, via Sumerian Records. Watch the music video—featuring a towering animatronic bear and UFC heavyweight fighter Alexander Volkov—for the new single "Russian Grizzly in America" below, and pre-order/pre-save the new album here. “I think this is the best album... Continue Reading →
Sister duo The Pretty Wild shares new song ‘Button Eyes’
The Pretty Wild, described as playing "metaphysical metalcore," has unleashed the new song "Button Eyes," with an official music video to come, via its new label home, Sumerian Records. The sister duo previously released "sLeepwALkeR," which has surpassed 5.6 million Spotify streams and totaled 381,000 views on YouTube to date. Most recently, The Pretty Wild joined forces with Kittie and Diamante to... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Poppy – ‘Negative Spaces’
By Greg Maki At this point in her recording career—which has seen six full-lengths and another half dozen EPs since 2016—the only thing we can expect from Poppy is the unexpected. Having dipped her toes in dance pop, industrial, nu metal, metalcore and other diverse genres in the past, she throws a bit of everything—and... Continue Reading →
Poppy to embark on spring 2025 North American tour
Following the release of her new album, "Negative Spaces," Grammy-nominated artist Poppy has announced her 2025 North American tour, "They’re All Around Us." Produced by Live Nation, the 28-city tour will kick off on March 11 in San Francisco, California, and end April 23 in Los Angeles, California. Tickets are available starting with artist presales beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 19.... Continue Reading →
Diamante shares ‘Love Is a Battlefield’ cover from ‘American Psycho’ comic soundtrack
Sumerian Records will release the 'American Psycho' Comic Series Soundtrack and the hardback graphic novel on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The soundtrack is available for pre-order here, and vinyl will be available for purchase at the Sumerian Records Merch Store on release day. In addition to the release announcement, Diamante has stepped into the spotlight as part of the soundtrack lineup with her cover... Continue Reading →
Seven Hours After Violet, featuring System of a Down bassist, to release self-titled debut on Oct. 11
Seven Hours After Violet, the new band led by System of a Down bassist, Shavo Odadjian, will release its self-titled debut album on Oct. 11, 2024, through Sumerian Records imprint 1336 Records. This announcement comes alongside the release of the band's second single, "Radiance," which is available on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by a... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Kittie – ‘Fire’
By Greg Maki And the 2024 award for comeback album I didn’t know I needed goes to … It seems to have taken the burst of activity that started with the Canadian quartet’s reunion performance at the 2022 Blue Ridge Rock Festival for Kittie to get its due as a pioneering, influential force in heavy... Continue Reading →
