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RAYE just dropped her sophomore album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. last week. The UK soul-pop singer has the sort of broad appeal that makes her a shoo-in for awards shows and a TikTok hitmaker; that formula, combined with fact that vinyl popularity continues to grow, means there’s a lot of people who’ve already purchased physical editions of RAYE’s album. RAYE has an apology for those people.

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The first single from album #8.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Roxx Records Salutes 40 Years of To Hell With The Devil with Special Tribute Release
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Label: Roxx Records
2026 marks a massive milestone in metal history — the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic albums in both Christian Metal and the broader metal world, To Hell With The Devil by Stryper. To celebrate, Roxx Records is pumped to unleash:
“Roxx Records Salutes the Soldiers Under Command on the 40th Anniversary of To Hell With The Devil ”
This tribute compilation was personally curated by Bill of Roxx and includes killer reinterpretations of every track from the original record in order, finishing strong with “Soldiers Under Command” by Severed Angel. What started as a single idea quickly became a full-on love letter to the album that helped shape a generation.
Hear the Tribute Playlist:
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Pre‑Order the Limited Edition CD:
📀 To Hell with the Devil 40th Anniversary (Various Artists) — https://www.ccmusic.com/to-hell-with-the-devil-40th-anniversary-various-artists/880633469388 (Pre‑orders available now)
Every track has already started leaking out into the world via digital and streaming platforms. Roxx Records will release each track one by one leading up to the full physical release, with the first wave already live and more heat dropping soon.
Track Listing & Artists:
Abyss 2.0 – Ted Gardner
To Hell With The Devil – Reign of Glory
Calling On You – Becoming Sons
Free – Latter Reign
Honestly – German Pascual
The Way – Testimony of Apocalypse
Sing‑Along Song – All For The King
Holdin’ On – Undoubting Thomas
Rockin’ The World – Weapons of God
All Of Me – Seth Metoyer
More Than A Man – Motivik
Soldiers (Bonus Track) – Severed Angel
This release is more than a record. It’s a celebration of legacy, community, and the relentless spirit of metal. And for the die‑hards out there who still crave physical media, the full project will be available on limited edition CD (500 copies with a detailed booklet) and if things go well there may be a limited vinyl pressing this fall .
Roxx Records and all the contributing artists want to thank every fan who’s been riding with them over the years. Let’s turn heads, bang heads, and honor something truly classic.
Stay tuned for more reveals, videos, and drop dates as we count down to April 17, 2026.

Picking up the storyline from their 2023 video for “Fence”.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Keating Contingency Unleashes Debut EP “Scream Into the Void”
Chicago, IL – May 8, 2026 – Rising from the heart of Chicago’s metal scene, The Keating Contingency is proud to announce the release of their debut EP, Scream into the Void . A melodic death metal powerhouse, this solo studio project showcases the talents of Shea Keating alongside contributions from members of Chimaira, Daath, The Dresden Dolls , and other esteemed musicians from around the globe.
Over the past two and a half years, Keating collaborated with an eclectic roster of artists to create a project that fuses individual creativity with a cohesive sonic identity. Each track is a testament to the dynamic interplay between Keating’s central writing style and the unique interpretations of his collaborators, producing a record that is at once intense, melodic, and unforgettable.
“This project has been an incredible dream to put together with such immensely talented musicians. I’ve been working to assemble this EP over the last two and a half years and am beyond excited to finally share it with the world,” says Shea Keating.
Scream into the Void was mixed by Pete Grossman at Bricktop Recording and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, ensuring a crushingly polished yet raw sound that fans of Chimaira, Trivium, and Machine Head will immediately connect with.

Connect:  
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577494781322
https://www.instagram.com/sheaguitar
Contact: sheakeating@gmail.com

In 2016, Maggie Rogers was a student at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, and she had the nerve-wracking opportunity to play her song “Alaska” for superstar producer Pharrell. Pharrell got teary-eyed while listening to the track, and then he gushed over her “singular” qualities: “Your whole story, I can hear it in the music.” Video of that moment went viral, and a career was born.

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"It's not going to be your typical rock and roll book," the W.A.S.P. mastermind tells UCR. Continue reading…

Posted on April 2nd 2026, 4:00p.m.

Interview by Kris Peters Australia and New Zealand, big things are coming! In just a matter of days, two musical heavyweights will begin a colossal arena run, with Florida hybrid heavies A DAY TO REMEMBER and California mainstays PAPA ROACH joining forces for the BIG ROCK TOUR, joined by special guests LANDMVRKS. Set to commence […]

(written by Islander) In contemplating the discography of the Portuguese black metal band Black Cilice, the word “prolific” leaps to mind. Beginning with their first five(!) demos released in 2009, they’ve released something almost ever year — more demos, many splits, a trio of EPs, and six albums. Now there’s a seventh album on the […]

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