Numoon returns in razor-sharp mode with FINAL FORM, a gritty boom bap cut that hits with both precision and presence. Anchored by dusty drums and a head-nodding groove, the track gives Numoon ample space to flex his animated cadence and layered wordplay.
His bars unfold cinematically—dense but controlled—balancing underground edge with thoughtful maturity. There’s a confidence here that feels earned, not forced, as if he’s stepping fully into the persona he’s been refining for years. FINAL FORM isn’t just a title; it’s a statement. For real hip hop heads craving substance and flow, Numoon delivers with authority and finesse.
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PHASERIP Unleashes Debut Full-Length Album Out of Phase – Out Now
Cross-dimensional, cross-continental metal project PHASERIP announces the release of their debut full-length album, Out of Phase , now available on all major streaming platforms https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/phaserip/out-of-phase
Blending metal, grunge metal, and alternative metal, PHASERIP crafts a soundscape reminiscent of Faith No More, System of a Down, and Soundgarden, while carving out its own heavy, melodic, and cinematic identity. The album’s narrative follows a man ripped into an alternate reality, exploring themes of isolation, displacement, and identity, perfectly captured by the project’s mascot, ‘Phaser Phil,’ an outsider wandering a distorted mirror of our world.
PHASERIP is led by Fresno songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jawsh Willis, who performs most guitars, bass, and keyboards. The core lineup spans the globe: drummer Cezary Borawski and vocalist Oscar Klassen record from Poland (Oscar originally from Mexico), forming the backbone of the project’s sonic intensity.
Out of Phase features an international roster of guest musicians, including Finnish death-metal vocalist Topias Jokipii, Algerian extreme-metal vocalist Redouane Aoumeur, award-winning Japanese guitarist Preston Murdock, Fresno musicians Matthew Banwart and Grayson Nolan, and former bandmates Trevor Bryant, Joey Ayala, and Daniel C. Wallace. Produced and mixed by Facundo at Sweep Blast Studios in Argentina, the album delivers crushing drop-tuned riffs, soaring hooks, and atmospheric storytelling.
PHASERIP also pays tribute to a personal hero with a cover of Black Sabbath’s “After All (The Dead),” honoring the legendary Ronnie James Dio.
Jawsh Willis on the release: “Out of Phase follows a man who slips into a reality where no one knows him. It’s a metaphor for the way so many of us feel—out of place, unseen, and searching for meaning in a world that doesn’t feel like ours. If you’ve ever woken up in the wrong universe, this album will feel like home.”
PHASERIP is self-managed, independent, and distributed via DistroKid.
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Listen to Out of Phase now: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/phaserip/out-of-phase
German thrashers Space Chaser have signed with Testimony Records for the release of their fourth studio record in the near future. More info in due time. Read more…
AXEMASTER Unleashes “Of Beasts and Plagues” – Fans Needed to Bring the Album to Life
Legendary metal juggernauts AXEMASTER have officially launched their campaign to release their long-awaited new album, Of Beasts and Plagues , in partnership with Cosmic Fire Records . This is the moment fans have been waiting for, but the album can’t see the light of day without the worldwide support of the metal community.
Calling it “our baby,” the band is asking fans, friends, and all metalheads everywhere to get involved. There are multiple ways to contribute:
Pre-order the album and secure your copy
Support the campaign to gain exclusive extras
Spread the word by sharing the campaign link or email
The Kickstarter campaign allows fans to back the project now, with payment only being collected if the campaign hits its goal by March 25th.
Check out the campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/axemaster-cfr/axemaster-of-beasts-and-plagues-the-legendary-return
And to get a taste of what’s coming, the band has released a promo video featuring clips from three tracks on the new album:
This is a call to action for metal fans around the globe: help AXEMASTER bring Of Beasts and Plagues into existence and witness the legendary return of one of the scene’s most ferocious forces.
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Erik Grönwall is stepping out on his own terms. The former Skid Row and H.E.A.T. vocalist has announced Bad Bones, his first fully original solo album, set for release on 05/22. The title track is already out on streaming platforms, and you can watch the music video below.
The record was made in collaboration with Jona Tee, Grönwall‘s longtime producer and former H.E.A.T. bandmate. Built entirely on original material, the album represents a return to songwriting at its core — honest, powerful, and deeply personal.
Erik comments: “I’ve had the honor of fronting some great bands, but now it’s time to tell my own story. Bad Bones is about owning who you are and not apologizing for it. I’ve always walked my own path, no matter what people thought. I’ve never followed the norm — and I’m not about to start now.”
In an interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks (translated by Blabbermouth), Erik was direct about what this album means compared to his previous solo output: “I’ve had the honor of fronting some great bands, but now it’s time to tell my own story. ‘Bad Bones’ is about owning who you are and not apologizing for it. I’ve always walked my own path, no matter what people thought. I’ve never followed the norm — and I’m not about to start now.”
He also drew a clear line between Bad Bones and the solo album he put out after appearing on the Swedish competition show Idol: “I did a solo album after [appearing on] ‘[Swedish] Idol’, but I have to say that was more Sony Music‘s album. We put it out just to get it out for people to shop for Christmas. So, yeah, it wasn’t from the heart. But now it is. And I’ve never been prouder of an album than I am right now.”
The process, he says, involved a lot of digging. He and Jona spent time experimenting and soul searching — testing ideas, discarding what didn’t feel right, and eventually landing on something that felt true: “I realized that who I am as an artist is everything I’ve done so far, combined — H.E.A.T., Skid Row, Michael Schenker. It’s not that hard. It’s rock and roll. If you can count to four, you can do rock and roll. 1, 2, 3, 4 — it’s done. That’s all you need.”
Grönwall joined Skid Row in early 2022, just five months after a bone marrow transplant following his leukemia diagnosis in March 2021. He was candid about the timing: “I got the question five months after my bone marrow transplant against leukemia. [I had a] new immune system, new blood type — [I went through] a total reset of the immune system. I weighed 55 kilos [around 121 pounds] after all the chemo. And I got the question. If the question came a month earlier than that, I wouldn’t have been able to do it. So it was perfect timing, but still the worst timing.”
His departure from the band two years later was harder to process. He proposed a schedule of three weeks on the road with one month off in between — enough to manage his ongoing recovery and hospital checkups — but the band found it unworkable.
“I asked for… I wasn’t saying ‘no’ to touring completely. I was just saying I need a month off at home in between tours. Just ’cause I was still doing checkups at the hospital, and I still do it. I kind of felt like I was everywhere, and I didn’t really take care of myself. And that became stressful because knowing what I’ve been through, and I don’t know what can happen if… It’s very unpredictable. Cancer is very unpredictable.”
He was clear that there were no hard feelings toward the band: “They are a touring band, and that didn’t work for them. And that’s completely fine. No hard feelings. That was just something I needed.”
