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The Hu are preparing to release their third full-length album, Hun, on July 24 through Better Noise Music. Alongside the announcement, the Mongolian folk metal group has premiered the official video for the new single “Grey Hun,” offering another preview of the record’s blend of traditional instrumentation and heavy rock.

The band’s current lineup features Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing), Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing), Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing), and Temka (tovshuur, throat singing). On Hun, The Hu continue developing their signature hunnu rock sound across 11 tracks inspired by Mongolian history and culture while maintaining a broad musical appeal.

Speaking about “Grey Hun,” Enkush explained the song’s origins and message: “”Grey Hun” is a song that encourages everyone to be comfortable with just being themselves. It started with composing the riff as I imagined a man riding his horse through a vast landscape,” states Enkush. “From there, it took a while for us to finish the song because we wanted to make sure to clearly communicate the positive message of the song”.

The new track follows “Lost Soul,” which features Nothing More vocalist Jonny Hawkins. The collaboration marked the first time the two bands worked together, and the single has continued gaining traction on active rock radio.

The band says the upcoming album has been years in the making, and they are already preparing for the next phase.

“We took our time to do this right, and we’re so glad that we’re almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years,” the band says. “Now, we are also focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist. We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture, and play these ideas to our fans. And, as well as our third album, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!”

Following a recent North American headline tour, The Hu will return to the United States in August to support Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson before heading to Europe in September.

The band also recently appeared on “Pray To The Sun,” featuring Declan De Barra, from the Netflix Japanese manga series One Piece. Their music has previously reached gaming audiences through “Sugaan Essena,” which appeared in the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

The Hu continue to expand their international profile while introducing Mongolian music to a wider rock and metal audience. In November 2022, they became the first rock and metal band to receive UNESCO’s Artist For Peace designation during a ceremony in Paris presented by UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay. Combined with sold-out headline tours, collaborations with major rock artists and music featured in high-profile video games, the band has established itself as one of the most distinctive acts in modern heavy music.

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Voivod will head to Europe this summer with a different voice at the microphone after frontman Denis “Snake” Bélanger stepped away from the run to deal with a family matter. Filling in for him will be former Voivod vocalist and bassist Eric Forrest, who fronted the band during the mid-to-late ’90s and now leads E-Force.

The band shared the news through social media, confirming that the upcoming European dates will move forward with Forrest on vocals.

“Eric Forrest (aka E-Force) to the rescue as Denis Bélanger (aka Snake) needs to attend to a family matter this summer.

“E-Force from 1994 to 2000 was the lead singer and bass player for the formidable power trio years of Voivod. Upon return from a successful UK/Ireland tour with festivals in Iceland, Netherlands and Spain, Snake received news that weighed heavily on him and needed to make a very tough decision.

“The band unanimously agreed that family matters most and were set to cancel the upcoming run of summer European shows from July 10 to August 16, when Snake suggested perhaps the band could carry on if E-Force was available and interested. After all, Eric is part of the Voivod family and is actively performing, but dealing with his own health issues. Once reached, Eric was beyond flattered, and said he’d be able to clear his schedule and his health was in check.

“A set list has been worked out. Rocky, Chewy, and Away look forward to performing with E-Force and will be thinking of Snake. The show will go on and the Cosmic Voivod Multiverse keeps expanding.

“We are Connected!”

Forrest also shared his thoughts on returning to the band for the tour: “Greetings to all! I am honored and blessed to be asked to fill in for Snake this summer, to keep the Voivod fans, band, legacy in motion!! I’m very thrilled to be part of this tour. I never ever imagined this, but I’m happy and motivated to step in and take care of business…Can’t wait to see you all! Merci, santé!”

Forrest served as Voivod‘s singer and bassist between 1994 and 2000, appearing during one of the band’s heavier and more aggressive eras. While he continues to deal with his own health concerns, he has confirmed he is fit to perform and was able to adjust his schedule for the European dates.

Rather than canceling the run, Voivod decided to keep the tour on track with Forrest handling vocal duties while Snake focuses on his family. The remaining members—Rocky, Chewy, and Away—will continue the shows alongside their former bandmate until Snake is ready to return.

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Nightwish vocalist Floor Jansen has unveiled the official lyric video for her latest solo single, “Run”. The song marks the first new solo material from the Dutch singer since the release of her debut album, Paragon, in March 2023.

While Paragon leaned into melodic rock, pop influences and emotional ballads, “Run” points toward a heavier and more direct direction without leaving behind the melodic style that has become one of Jansen‘s trademarks.

Speaking about the new track, Jansen said: “To me, ‘Run’ is about no longer making yourself smaller to fit into a shape that was never yours. It’s about taking off the mask, trusting your own movement, and daring to be seen that way. Musically, it feels like the start of something new. A little heavier, a little more direct, but still honest, still melodic, still completely me.”

Born in the Netherlands, Jansen joined After Forever at just 16 years old. The pioneering symphonic metal band released five studio albums between 2000 and 2007 before ending its run in 2009.

She later formed Revamp, releasing two albums in 2010 and 2013 before becoming a permanent member of Nightwish. Her first studio album with the Finnish symphonic metal band was Endless Forms Most Beautiful, released in 2015, followed by the internationally successful Human. :II: Nature. in 2020.

Alongside those studio releases, Jansen also appeared on Nightwish‘s live albums Showtime, Storytime, Vehicle Of Spiritand Decades: Live In Buenos Aires while touring extensively with the band.

Outside of Nightwish, Jansen reached a broader audience in 2019 through the Dutch television series Beste Zangers. Her performance of “Phantom Of The Opera” alongside Henk Poort became a major hit, and she received the prestigious Dutch Popprijs award in recognition of her contributions to Dutch music. That same year, tickets for her first solo tour sold out in less than 24 hours.

Jansen first took the stage with Nightwish on October 1, 2012, at Showbox Sodo in Seattle, Washington, after the departure of longtime vocalist Anette Olzon. She officially became a full-time member of the band in 2013.

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Progressive rock veterans Steve Hackett (Genesis) and Steve Rothery (Marillion) have officially announced their long-awaited collaborative instrumental album, The Roaring Waves. After years of anticipation, the record is set for release on August 28, 2026, through InsideOut Music.

Developed over nearly a decade, The Roaring Waves features seven instrumental compositions that blend cinematic soundscapes with more intimate passages. According to Hackett, the project grew into something that stands apart from the typical guitar collaboration.

“It’s not the kind of album that guitarists normally make together.”

Recording sessions took place intermittently at Racket Club and the pair’s home studios, with the music taking shape through improvisation, jam sessions and the exchange of ideas. That process allowed both musicians to build an album driven by chemistry and a shared musical vision.

The songs throughout The Roaring Waves lean into rich atmospheres and visual storytelling, encouraging listeners to create their own images as the music unfolds.

“You’re trying to create an atmosphere… like painting a picture,” says Rothery. “Taking people on a journey.”

The announcement also brings the release of the album’s first single, “The Black Sea”. The accompanying music video features Hackett and Rothery performing alongside collaborator Riccardo Romano, who co-wrote the album while also handling keyboards, bass and mixing duties, as well as drummer Leon Parr. The video was directed by Tim Sidwell.

Discussing the track, Rothery said: “I think ‘The Black Sea’ is the perfect introduction to the sonic world we’ve created between us. We have a very special chemistry.”

Hackett added: “For ‘The Black Sea’, our joint guitar sounds with the keys created a strong vibe of intrigue along with a sense of a musical dark sea adventure…”

Fans will be able to pre-order The Roaring Waves in several formats, including a limited CD/Blu-ray mediabook featuring Andy Bradfield‘s Dolby Atmos and high-resolution stereo mixes. The album will also be available as a standard CD and a gatefold 180-gram vinyl edition, cut at half speed at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell. Artwork and layout design for all editions were created by Simon Ward.

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Platinum-certified metalcore outfit I Prevail has returned with a new single, “Paradise”, featuring Los Angeles-based nu-metal and alternative rock artist Amira Elfeky.

The collaboration pairs I Prevail‘s modern metalcore sound with Elfeky‘s dark, atmospheric style, resulting in a track that expands the band’s evolving approach while staying rooted in heavy music.

Speaking about how the collaboration developed, I Prevail said: “We’ve been fans of Amira for a while. She has such a distinct sound and style. The opportunity to write together came up super organically and we instantly connected on this crazy concept for a song. We all saw the vision for it almost right away. That’s a rare and beautiful thing when it happens. We still don’t think we know exactly what we made. We never had to stop to think about it. We just made it.”

The official video for “Paradise” was directed by Orie McGinness, whose previous work includes videos for Bad Omensand Poppy. The clip is available now alongside the single.

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Rock icon Ann Wilson has teamed up with psych-rock outfit Tripsitter for a new album, Consecrated Ground, due out August 14. Alongside the announcement, the group has shared the record’s lead single, “I Will Not Be Coming Back”, which is now available across streaming platforms.

The new release brings together heavy rock, blues, psychedelia and deeply personal songwriting, with Wilson continuing to explore new creative ground. Backed by Tripsitter, the singer’s unmistakable voice sits at the center of a collection that expands on the style that has defined her career while introducing fresh musical ideas.

The album arrives during a busy chapter for Wilson. Earlier this year, she returned to the stage with Heart‘s Royal Flushtour after recovering from cancer, marking another milestone in a career that has stretched across more than five decades. Away from live performances, she recently launched the podcast After Dinner Thinks, where she speaks with artists and cultural figures including Chappell Roan, Lucy Dacus, Billy Bob Thornton, and others. She is also the focus of the upcoming documentary In My Voice, which explores her life, music and resilience.

“I Will Not Be Coming Back” offers fans an early look at what Consecrated Ground has to offer. Built around Wilson‘s commanding vocal performance and Tripsitter‘s expansive musicianship, the track explores themes of freedom, transformation and self-determination while setting the tone for the rest of the album.

As the voice and one of the principal songwriters behind Heart, Wilson helped shape rock music with songs such as “Barracuda”, “Crazy On You”, “Magic Man”, “Alone” and “These Dreams”. Over the years, Heart has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, earned multiple chart hits, and entered the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013. Wilson remains widely respected as one of rock’s defining vocalists, with an influence that continues to reach new generations.

With Consecrated Ground, Ann Wilson continues to embrace new musical partnerships and fresh creative challenges. More than 50 years into her career, she remains committed to pushing forward, showing that artistic evolution is still a driving force behind everything she creates.

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Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch has announced their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Legacy.

“Every album is a snapshot of who we were at that particular moment in time, and Legacy is exactly what the title suggests,” declares guitarist Zoltan Bathory. “It’s a reflection on the journey, the lessons, the victories, the struggles, and everything we’ve experienced over the last two decades.”

He further states, “What makes that journey meaningful is that we didn’t make it alone. We traveled this road alongside millions of fans around the world and somehow became part of each other’s lives. That’s an incredible thing to reflect on twenty years later.”

The brand new song “De Oppresso Liber” is out now. Listen to the song and watch the video below.

Vocalist Ivan Moody continues, “At the same time, Legacy isn’t about looking backward. 20 years is a milestone, not a destination. We’re incredibly proud of this record because it captures everything people love about Five Finger Death Punch while also pointing toward where we’re headed next.”

He finishes, “Our philosophy has always been that this journey doesn’t come with a self-imposed ceiling. Every goal we’ve reached simply revealed another horizon beyond it. We never believed the sky was the limit; if anything, it’s where the true journey begins. Here’s to our shared legacy.”

The digital version arrives July 31; pre-order here, while the CD, vinyl, and cassette versions will land on September 18 — pre-order here.

“‘De Oppresso Liber’ is more than just a motto,” states Bathory. “It’s a calling. It’s a philosophy. It represents a willingness to stand between danger and those who cannot defend themselves. Throughout human history, there have always been people who were drawn to accept that responsibility. This song is our way of paying respect to that mindset.”

The first single from the album, released just last month, “Eye Of The Storm,” is already Top 5 at Rock Radio this week and has already generated over 3.9 million Spotify streams and 1.6 million YouTube views on the official lyric video.

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Fresh off the release of their debut full-length Deuterium through Peaceville Records last month, Blindead 23 have unveiled a new video for the album’s closing track, “You Are The Universe.”

The Polish avant-metal outfit emerged from the ashes of Blindead, with former Behemoth guitarist Mateusz “Havoc” Smierzchalski leading a lineup that also features Roger Öjersson, formerly of Katatonia, alongside Pawel “Pavulon” Jaroszewicz of Vltimas, whose résumé also includes time with Vader and Decapitated.

Serving as the final piece of Deuterium, “You Are The Universe” explores themes of surrender, personal transformation, and internal struggle. The song moves through feelings of fear, isolation, and self-destruction before reaching a point of acceptance. Drawing on imagery involving machinery, drowning, sleep, and rebirth, the track examines the challenge of confronting a fractured inner self and embracing change.

Discussing the song’s meaning, Blindead 23 said: “The album’s final chapter is about letting go of control and finding clarity within chaos. It is a descent into the self that ultimately reveals a profound truth: the struggle, the war, and the universe itself have always existed within us.”

While the band carries forward elements that defined the early Blindead sound—combining sludge and post-metal with dense riffs and atmospheric electronics—Blindead 23 have expanded those ideas into a new creative direction. At the same time, the group continues to celebrate material from its earlier era during live performances.

The first music created following the band’s rebirth arrived with the “Vanishing” EP. That release was followed by the seven-inch single “Disposed,” which marked Blindead 23‘s first recording for Peaceville Records and was released in 2025.

Deuterium was recorded and produced by David Castillo, known for his work with Opeth, Carcass, Katatonia, and Leprous, at Studio Gröndahl in Stockholm during the spring of 2023. Mixing and mastering were handled by the band’s longtime associate Kuba Mańkowski.

Blindead 23‘s core lineup is:

Patryk Zwoliński: Vocals
Mateusz Śmierzchalski: Guitars, Synths, Piano, & Soundcapes
Roger Öjersson: Guitars, Keys, & Vocals
Paweł Jaroszewicz: Drums

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Shinedown have added another milestone to their career, landing their first appearance on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The band’s single “Searchlight” enters the chart at No. 54, marking a crossover success for the group after years of dominating rock radio.

The track appears on Shinedown‘s latest album, Ei8ht, which was released on May 29 through Atlantic Records. The record was produced by bassist and songwriter Eric Bass at his Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina.

According to Billboard, “After nearly a quarter century of ruling Billboard’s rock charts, Shinedown crosses over to its first entry on a country ranking, as ‘Searchlight’ debuts at No. 54 on Country Airplay. The song drew 980,000 audience impressions in the June 12-18 tracking week, according to Luminate.”

Speaking about the achievement, Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers said: “It means a lot to us. The fact that we can even be accepted by another format is really cool to us. So, thank you to country radio for playing the song. We know they’re a group of people who are very proud of what they do, so thank you very much for letting us in.”

“Searchlight” has already made a strong impact on rock radio. Earlier this year, the song reached No. 1 on both Mediabase’s Active Rock chart and Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The band continues to hold the record for the most No. 1 songs in the history of both charts.

More recently, “Safe And Sound” pushed those records even further, becoming Shinedown‘s 23rd No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart and their 25th No. 1 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart. Those achievements further strengthened the band’s standing as one of rock radio’s most successful acts.

Away from radio, Shinedown have remained highly visible throughout the year. The band performed during the grand finale of “American Idol”, headlined Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, and launched the Dance, Kid, Dance Act IIworld tour. They also earned back-to-back honors as “Rock Artist Of The Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards two years in a row.”

The momentum continues this summer as Shinedown take the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II world tour across North America and Europe, with more than 50 shows scheduled in 11 countries.

The band is also continuing its charitable work by donating $1 from every ticket sold to City Of Hope, supporting cancer research and treatment efforts.

Looking ahead, Shinedown will host their first curated festival, Shinedown’s Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend, from October 23-25, 2026, in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three-day event will feature two headline performances from Shinedown along with appearances by Bush, Hanson, Flyleaf featuring Lacey Sturm, Living Colour, From Ashes To New, Guardians Of The Jukebox, Neon Mooners, and additional artists yet to be announced.

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The Rolling Stones have unveiled another preview of their upcoming studio album, Foreign Tongues, releasing the new single “Jealous Lover” along with a music video directed by Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor and featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Charles Melton.

Set for release on July 10 through Capitol Records, Foreign Tongues continues to take shape with “Jealous Lover” arriving alongside another new track, “Divine Intervention”. The latter is one of two songs on the album to feature The Cure frontman Robert Smith.

After introducing fans to the upbeat feel of “In The Stars”, The Rolling Stones head in a different direction with “Jealous Lover”. The track leans into a soulful R&B groove, with Mick Jagger delivering a standout falsetto vocal that drives the song forward.

Built on the band’s long-standing connection to rhythm and blues, “Jealous Lover” blends memorable melodies with tight musicianship and observant songwriting. Jagger’s lyrics take aim at an overly curious lover, injecting humor, attitude, and colorful imagery into the track.

Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood provide the song’s guitar backbone, their interplay helping shape its melodic flow. Darryl Jones handles bass duties while Steve Jordan locks in the groove on drums and percussion. Longtime collaborator Steve Winwood contributes Rhodes and organ parts, while producer Andrew Watt and keyboardist Matt Clifford add further layers to the arrangement.

“Jealous Lover” highlights the chemistry and creativity that continue to define The Rolling Stones more than six decades into their career, blending classic influences with a fresh and contemporary approach.

The material for Foreign Tongues came together during a particularly productive period for the band. Recorded in less than a month at Metropolis Studios in West London, the album reunited Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood with Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt, who previously worked with the group on Hackney Diamonds.

According to the band, the new record captures the familiar strengths that have made The Rolling Stones one of rock’s most enduring acts while also exploring new musical and lyrical territory.

Foreign Tongues will be released in multiple formats, including standard and deluxe CDs, cassette editions, several vinyl variants, retailer-exclusive versions and box sets. The previously released single “In The Stars” will also be available on CD and vinyl.

“Jealous Lover” Credits:

Mick Jagger: Vocals & Background Vocals
Keith Richards: Electric Guitar
Ronnie Wood: Electric Guitar
Darryl Jones: Bass
Steve Jordan: Drums & Percussion
Steve Winwood: Rhodes & Organ
Andrew Watt: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizers, & Piano
Matt Clifford: Synthesizers

“Divine Intervention” Credits:

Mick Jagger: Vocals, Background Vocals, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, & Electric Guitar
Keith Richards: Electric Guitar
Ronnie Wood: Electric Guitar
Darryl Jones: Bass
Steve Jordan: Drums
Andrew Watt: Synthesizers & Background Vocals
Robert Smith: Electric Guitar
Steve Winwood: Piano & Organ
James King: Tenor Saxophone & Alto Saxophone
Ron Blake: Trumpet

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