Two different pressings of the 1999 effort are planned.

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After a week of teasing the release on Instagram, Infected Rain have unveiled their new single “Stranger,” accompanied by a music video.

Frontwoman Lena Scissorhands shared the following about the track:

“‘Stranger’ came from that moment when you no longer fully recognize yourself. It’s about the inner fight with your identity, the roles you’ve held onto for too long, and the distance that grows between who you are and who you think you should be. In the end, it’s about becoming strangers to ourselves… and trying to find the way back.”

Watch the music video below.

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Good Day Noir Family,
JCRACKER introduces “AVALANCHE OF PAIN” with a graceful arpeggio that recalls the emotional sweep of classic bands like Scorpions.

AVALANCHE OF PAIN is JCRACKER’s Single Out Now

The tone is warm and melodic, and the inclusion of crowd reactions gives the track a live, breathing presence.

You don’t just hear the song—you feel the shared space between artist and audience.

However, this isn’t nostalgia for its own sake. The arpeggiated guitar sets a reflective mood, yet the lyrics anchor the experience in raw honesty. The song explores the aftermath of a broken relationship, when only memories remain. Those memories feel beautiful and painful at the same time. That duality becomes the emotional core of the track.

The arrangement is built carefully. The verses stay intimate and controlled, allowing the storytelling to take center stage. Then the chorus rises with strength, delivering a wave of melodic intensity that mirrors the title. The phrase “Avalanche of Pain” doesn’t sound exaggerated. It feels earned.

In addition, the live atmosphere adds authenticity. The audience responses amplify key lyrical moments. The emotional impact deepens. You sense connection rather than isolation. The song transforms into a shared confession rather than a private lament.

The production blends modern tools with a classic rock soul. The instrumentation remains polished, yet it never loses warmth. The rhythm section supports the melody without overshadowing it. Then comes the final guitar solo. It doesn’t chase speed or flash. It reinforces the emotional weight and guides the listener toward a satisfying close.

Furthermore, this is a theme almost everyone can relate to. Relationships end. Memories linger. Healing takes time. JCRACKER captures that universal truth without slipping into cliché.

“AVALANCHE OF PAIN” stands as a heartfelt rock anthem shaped by introspection and resilience. It balances intimacy with power and reflection with release.

AVALANCHE OF PAIN is JCRACKER’s Single Out Now!

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The venue is being withheld until closer to the event.

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Sometimes in metal you don’t need to go a million miles an hour to show you’re a buncha bad so-and-sos. Just look at Carnivore A.D.‘s new single “I Stand Alone”, which trades the speed and vitriol of their previous release “Social Decomposition” for the dour and brooding sound of this new cut.

Released ahead of their upcoming EP Transmutation, this new track sees Peter Steele’s old speed/thrash/crossover metal band step into slightly Type O Negative territory on this one, if only in terms of tempo and timbre. Which makes sense, since the EP is dedicated with “love and honor to the memories of Peter Steele and Keith Alexander.”

Comprised of New York City hardcore and metal stalwarts Baron Misuraca (vocals & bass – ex-SHEER TERROR), Chuck Lenihan (guitar – ex-CRUMBSUCKERS), and Joe Cangelosi (drums – ex-KREATOR, WHIPLASH, MASSACRE), the new track is just one of five new tracks coming out at the end of the month. And while it’s not the same band as Carnivore once was, Carnivore A.D. was given the blessing by original founding drummer Louie Beateaux, who said this about the band when the first single dropped back in January:

“Think of Carnivore AD as a renowned dining establishment where it’s Chef passed on years ago but the recipes remain and folks still want to dine there instead of cooking the food themselves. And Chef Pete wouldn’t mind because his friends are making it with love.”

Transmutation will be released on March 27 via Apostasy Records, but you can preorder your copy today.

Transmutation EP Tracklist

01. Prologue
02. Transmutation
03. I Stand Alone
04. Social Decomposition
05. Mine Is the Hand

Carnivore A.D. Tour Dates

20.03.26 US – Sanford, FL / West End Trading Co
21.03.26 US – Tampa, FL / The Brass Mug

02.04.26 NO – Oslo / Inferno Festival
03.04.26 SE – Gothenburg / The Abyss
04.04.26 DE – Schwerin / Bus Stop
05.04.26 DE – Berlin / Cassiopeia
06.04.26 DE – Kassel / Goldgrube
07.04.26 DE – Dortmund / Junkyard
08.04.26 DE – Düsseldorf / Pitcher
09.04.26 NL – Goes / T Beest
10.04.26 NL – Drachten / Iduna

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The latest from Castor Hetfield and company.

The post Bastardane’s New Joe Duplantier-Produced Track “Taciturn & Morose” Arrives appeared first on Theprp.com.

A North Carolina singer-songwriter is on the hook for more than $8 million in fraudulent streaming royalties racked up with AI-generated tracks and bots, Rolling Stone reports.

The post Singer-Songwriter Pleads Guilty To Defauding Streaming Services Of $8 Million With AI-Generated Songs appeared first on Stereogum.

It’s just a phase.

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Today, Italian black metallers Calvana stream the entirety of their highly anticipated third album, Sub Janus, at the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on March 20th via Adirondack Black Mass, hear Calvana‘s Sub Janus in its entirety exclusively HERE. Established in 2015 at the foot of the Calvana massif, Italy’s Calvana exist solely to amplify the voice of the mountain as a […]

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