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Epitaph Records is delighted to announce the signing of breakkaway, who today release their first single under the label’s

Supported by Nails, Exodus and Carcass, the German luminaries reach a new level of pageantry

Supported by Nails, Exodus and Carcass, the German luminaries reach a new level of pageantry

Norwegian progressive trailblazers Enslaved are honoured to reveal their latest creation – two unique recordings of sea shanties, made in collaboration with the Storm Weather Shanty Choir, who hail from Bergen, Norway’s great sailing ship the Statsraad Lehmkuhl. The shanties are titled ‘Fire Marengo‘ and ‘Anna Lovinda‘. ‘Fire Marengo‘ is a traditional shanty, whilst ‘Anna Lovinda‘ was written by the late sailor and Norwegian cultural figure Erik Bye.

Enslaved explained the collaboration: “Enslaved was formed on the western edge of Norway, where mountains fall into the sea and history is carried by wind and tide. Bergen is not simply a coastal city; it is a threshold — between land and ocean, between myth and lived experience. The sea is not scenery here. It is memory, labour, departure and return.

Among the most powerful living symbols of this heritage is Statsraad Lehmkuhl, the great Bergen tall ship that still sails the world’s oceans. Around this vessel lives and breathes the shanty tradition — songs born of rhythm, rope, salt, and collective effort. From this environment emerged Storm Weather Shanty Choir.

Our connection to the ship began in 2014, when the Tall Ships Races concluded in Bergen. We were invited to compose and perform a commissioned piece on the deck of Statsraad Lehmkuhl. Metal echoed across the harbour that evening — a meeting of ancient wind-powered technology and modern amplified ritual. It felt less like contrast and more like continuity.

Since then, a friendship has grown — particularly with Haakon Vatle, director of the ship’s foundation and one of Norway’s most devoted custodians of the shanty tradition. He often remarks that sailors were the first metalheads — people who faced elemental forces daily and answered them with song. There is truth in that. Shanties were not entertainment; they were functional incantations — rhythm as survival.

In November 2025, during the choir’s 20th anniversary concert in Bergen, we joined forces on the traditional “Fire Marengo” and the Norwegian shanty “Anna Lovinda,” written by the late sailor and cultural figure Erik Bye. The collaboration felt less like fusion and more like recognition — two expressions of the same coastal inheritance meeting at the centre.

After the performance, it was clear that this convergence should not remain ephemeral. We met again in early 2026 to record the material — not as novelty, but as continuation. Because at the centre — at mið — we find not isolation, but shared origin. Wind, rhythm, voice. The same pulse that once moved sails now moves amplifiers. The same call-and-response that coordinated labour now shapes modern ritual. The sea remembers. And so do we.”

Stream the tracks here:
https://enslaved.bfan.link/shanty-songs

Watch the visualizer for ‘Fire Marengo‘ here:
https://youtu.be/vwoSK2xytkM

Never faltering, Norway’s iconic Enslaved continue to exist as one of the most original and dependable components in our scene’s indestructible backbone. Possessing the reputation as one of the most riveting live acts around, they never fail to offer us talent of the highest calibre, always doing justice to their signature black/progressive sound. Enslaved was formed in 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson, releasing their first demo Yggdrasill in the summer of 1992, their legendary mini-album Hordanes Land coming out in 1993, and with their debut full-length Vikingligr Veldi arriving in the spring of 1994.

Enslaved are a band in stellar form – a band at its most existentialist and self-conscious, proud Bergeners bearing the torch of their hometown’s extraordinary musical history. Their most recent material shows Enslaved at their most unleashed and thought-through – a lethal combination unfurling a potential that’s easily rekindling the furor of their early works while dancing gracefully through their most ambitious, most haunting and most musical tunes yet. A contradiction? Life itself is a contradiction. And yet we all live to prove it wrong.

Enslaved are:
Ivar Bjørnson | guitars
Grutle Kjellson | vocals
Arve ‘Ice Dale’ Isdal | guitar
Håkon Vinje | keyboards, clean vocals
Iver Sandøy | drums

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August Burns Red — Jake Luhrs (vocals); JB Brubaker (guitar); Brent Rambler (guitar); Dustin Davidson (bass); and Matt Grenier (drums) — need no introduction. For over two decades, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based act has been crafting its own unique brand of metalcore that has established ABR as one of the foremost acts in the genre. Their career milestones speak for themselves: Multiple placements in the top 10 on the Billboard Top 200; tours with everyone from Bullet For My Valentine to A Day To Remember; and an accumulation of 600 million streams.

However, the band — nominated for Best Metal Performance Grammys in 2016 for the song Identity and again for Invisible Enemy in 2018 — has never stopped pushing the limits of their sound.

And that fact has never been more prevalent than on their forthcoming new album SEASON OF SURRENDER, which will arrive on June 5 via Fearless Records, the label to which they recently returned. Pre-order it here.

ABR have also just shared the lyric video for new single The Nameless.

The Nameless accomplishes more in under three minutes than most heavy bands do over the course of an entire album. The track boasts the band’s signature complex rhythm section, alongside dark and moody guitars, with an unrelenting vocal assault. This song is ABR stripped down to the absolute core of their sound: Intricate, crushing, and ferocious.

“The Nameless is a hard-hitting, heavy bruiser that doesn’t let up for one moment,” states Davidson. “It combines classic ABR elements with dark moody technical rhythms, and fast paced vocals to keep the intensity up for the full three minutes of the track. To me it showcases our roots of where we’ve come from, and the future path of where we’re heading.”

Luhrs follows, “Lyrically, The Nameless is a song about not wasting your life away for the sake of acceptance and comfortability. Sometimes it takes detaching from what you’ve been told, or from the beliefs you are no longer aligned with, in order to face your own weaknesses. In doing so you can break free to live a life you are proud of.”

Season of Surrender features guest appearances from The Devil Wears Prada‘s Mike Hranica, Polaris‘ Jamie Hails, and Make Them Suffer.

ABR will hit the road on a co-headline run with The Amity Affliction this April and May in North America.

Season of Surrender Track Listing:

Legions [Feat. Mike Hranica], The Nameless, Behemoth, Den of Thieves, Sonic Salvation [Feat. Jamie Hails], Cerebral Malfunction [Feat. Make Them Suffer], Tear of the Clouds, Whispers Like Splinters, S.O.S., New Horizons, Forged by Failure

THE NAMELESS – OUT NOW
https://agstbrnsrd.ffm.to/thenameless

SEASON OF SURRENDER – DUE OUT JUNE 5
http://seasonofsurrender.net/

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Samuel S.C. (FKA Samuel) continues to bridge the gap between ’90s indie-rock grit and timeless punk. Originally a cornerstone

Melbourne guitarist, singer and songwriter Kathleen Halloran steps forward with fierce new single ‘Wolves Like You’, a powerful rock statement that marks a defining moment in her evolution as a solo artist. The release arrives alongside the announcement of her long-awaited debut album Nobody’s Baby, set for release on Friday May 8, produced by Roscoe James Irwin (The Cat Empire, The Bamboos, Paul Kelly) and engineered/mixed by Ben Edgar (Gotye, Angus and Julia Stone).

LISTEN TO ‘WOLVES LIKE YOU’ HERE

After fifteen years performing on stages and in studios across Australia, Halloran channels her experience into a track that celebrates resilience, individuality and the quiet strength of women forging their own path in a traditionally male-dominated space. Co-written with Adelaide-based producer and musician Dustyn Lee Stephensen, ‘Wolves Like You’ is ultimately about staying true to the music, and to yourself.

A passionate, rock-forward statement piece, ‘Wolves Like You’ stands as a fierce declaration of strength and self-belief. The track leans into Halloran’s signature duality, guitar firepower balanced with emotional depth. Gritty yet controlled, primal yet deliberate, the song captures an artist fully embracing her strengths.

Marking a significant moment in her career, Halloran reflects on a shifting perspective shaped by years in the industry: “Wolves Like You is about the resilience, defiance, and quiet power of women in the music industry. I’ve been playing guitar professionally for 15 years, and for most of that time I rejected the idea of being defined by gender, or even allowing it into the conversation. Comments like ‘I’ve never heard a girl play like that’ were often well-meaning, but complicated. Something has shifted for me. I’ve realised people feel compelled to speak up because what they’re witnessing is powerful, and I’m really proud of that.”

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker WILK, known for his work with Sarah Blasko, Ella Hooper, Jack Ladder, Gotye and Spiderbait, the accompanying video marks a striking visual shift from Halloran’s previous releases. She explains: “The concept for the video came from director WILK, whose vision shaped the entire aesthetic and feel of the clip. Together, we wanted Wolves Like You to feel raw, smoky and unapologetically powerful, a simple, performance-led studio video with a darker edge. Rock-forward with a subtle psychedelic haze, muted primary colours, harsh lighting and layered multiple exposures give it a 70s-leaning, primal urgency. Visually, it’s a deliberate departure from my previous work.”

Set for release May 8, Nobody’s Baby marks the arrival of a fully realised artist stepping confidently into her solo era. The album features previous releases Find Me Again, Free With Me and Cost of Living, exploring themes of self-discovery, freedom and the emotional highs and lows of pursuing a creative life.

Kathleen Halloran effortlessly bridges the gap between her long-standing reputation as a sought-after ensemble guitarist and this exciting new chapter as a solo artist. The electrifying performer has established herself as one of Australia’s most compelling rising talents, known for her swaggering fretboard flair and magnetic stage presence.

Her playing is fearless and precise, fluent in both raw power and restraint. A true shredder, but never at the expense of feeling, Halloran channels the firepower of the guitar greats who came before her while remaining unmistakably her own. Presence, confidence and force define every performance. To celebrate the release of Nobody’s Baby, Halloran will hit the road this May for a national tour, bringing the new material to stages across the country and giving audiences the chance to experience her powerful guitar work and commanding live show up close.

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Free Throw released their long-awaited new album, ‘Moments Before The Wind‘ via Wax Bodega. Alongside the release, they’ve dropped a

CHLOE STAR storms in with unapologetic energy on her latest single “Emergency Contact”.

A punchy pop rock release that turns heartbreak into pure fuel. The reocrd hits with gritty guitar textures and a driving rhythm that refuses to let up, setting the stage for a bold emotional release. Chloe doesn’t hold anything back with her commanding vocals that are raw, and dripping with attitude as she flips pain into power.

The writing cuts deep, unpacking betrayal and emotional fallout with biting precision, but instead of dwelling in the hurt, Chloe transforms it into a fearless declaration of independence. The chorus lands like a statement that is loud, defiant, and impossible to ignore.

There’s a refreshing honesty here, paired with an edge that feels both modern and rebellious. “Emergency Contact” isn’t just a breakup song but it’s a liberation anthem, proving CHLOE STAR is carving out her own lane with confidence and fire.

Check out CHLOE STAR “Emergency Contact” below and follow them on Instagram. Stay Global my Friends!

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Wolf Alice were the musical guest on this week’s episode of the newly launched Saturday Night Live UK, and showed why they are one of UK rock’s greatest assets.

Introduced by guest host Jamie Dornan, the band played two songs, both taken from their 2025 BRIT Award-nominated album ‘The Clearing’.

First up was ‘White Horses’, delivered with vigour and vibrancy, as vocalist Ellie Rowsell and drummer Joel Amey beautifully trade vocal refrains. A melodic masterclass that builds and builds to the thunderous crescendo.

And second up was ‘Leaning Against The Wall’, a soft and sensationally touching piece of folk-tinged loveliness. A showcase of how the band can perfectly embody every pacing and stylistic choice that modern rock music has at its disposal, the vocal gymnastics that Ellie delivers will have chills coursing right up your spine.

If that wasn’t enough, the band also took over the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday (March 29) as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust’s annual concert series, which was this year curated by The Cure’s Robert Smith.

As well as filling their set with as many of their classics as possible, there were a few surprises along the way as well. From performing ‘Heavenward’ for the first time since 2020 and ‘Swallowtail’ for the first time since 2016, the band also premiered two brand-new songs as part of a special folk-led segment.

Plenty of surprises, to say the least.

Here is fan-filmed footage of the whole affair.

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