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Corey Taylor has lent his vocals to “Big Stick”, a newly released single from Rachel Bolan. The track appears on Bolan’s newly issued solo album “Gargoyle Of The Garden State” and also features guitar work from Damon Johnson (Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc.). According to Bolan, Taylor’s involvement came together with remarkable ease. Speak… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Tarja unleashes her brand-new metal album Frisson Noir today, June 12, 2026, via earMUSIC, the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging. After years of exploring different musical landscapes, Tarja stands firmly where she belongs: in metal. The first leading into Frisson Noir already made clear that Tarja […]

Manuel K is an independent rock singer, guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter from Azmoos, Switzerland. He founded and fronted the rock band Nextmile, releasing several EPs, performing widely, and appearing on Swiss radio and TV. After the band split in 2012, he launched his solo career, releasing eight singles and two EPs to date. His music has reached international online radio, numerous music blogs, and multiple chart placements on digital music platforms.

“Like a Flower” is one of the standout songs in Manuel K’s live set, originally released with his former rock band Nextmile. The new version features a true family lineup: his son Jayden on drums, his daughter Allison on bass, and his sister Angela on second electric guitar. The track was recorded, mixed and mastered by Marco Jencarelli, with video production by Ruppen Productions.

Bring Me The Horizon have officially unveiled their long-discussed re-recording of their 2006 debut album “Count Your Blessings”, marking a 20th anniversary revisitation of their early deathcore era. The new version, titled “Count Your Blessings – Repented”, is scheduled for release on July 10th. To launch the project, the band have shared a… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

After four decades as a driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first solo album under the name BOLAN. At its core, Gargoyle of the Garden State is Bolan at his most honest, a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, attitude, and storytelling spirit of his […]

Marilyn Manson has officially announced “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2”, the follow-up to his 2024 comeback album “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1”. The new record is scheduled for release on August 14th through Nuclear Blast and will feature nine tracks. As with its predecessor, the album was co-produced by Manson and long… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Mothica – the LA-based singer, performer, and visual artist McKenzie Ellis – has digitally released her new EP Somewhere In Between (mothicorp’s lofi breakroom beats), a hypnotic reworking of her acclaimed debut for SharpTone Records. Recorded at Mothicorp Studios in collaboration with Nathan Miller AKA Icarus Moth, the new collection sees the Somewhere in Between […]

Get ready to snap your necks, Australia, because New Zealand black-thrash titans Bulletbelt are crossing the ditch this June to tear you all a new one. The Wellington metal veterans are locked and loaded for the highly anticipated resurrection of Dead of Winter Festival. Taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at its brand-new stomping […]

British prog metal outfit Haken have released their latest single, “bleeding sky”, continuing a new chapter for the band following recent lineup changes. As with last month's comeback track “In A Fever Dream”, the new song was co-produced and mixed by George Lever, whose previous credits include work with Loathe and Sleep Token. This time ar… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com