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Australian death-doom collective REEKMIND is set to release its new EP “Glints From The Crematorium” on CD and 12” vinyl format on July 24th, 2026 through Night Terrors Records, further expanding the band’s bleak and emotionally devastating sonic universe. Building upon the foundations established with their debut full-length, the group now pushes its sound into more exploratory territory, embracing new twists, dynamic shifts […]

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The second single from Nowhere Speaks opens the passage into a reality where presence itself becomes unstable “Defies almost all conventions and is not comparable to anything.” — CVLT Nation EMPTINESS, the Belgian avant-garde extreme metal band, have released “The Threat”, the second single from their forthcoming album Nowhere Speaks. The track is available now across all […]

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Crossover thrash outfit Iron Reagan have officially returned with their first new material in more than six years, digitally releasing their comeback EP “DEMONETIZATION” ahead of its September 18th vinyl release through Relapse Records. The release marks the return of the band's classic lineup, featuring vocalist Tony Foresta (Munici… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Today, Swedish death metallers Mutation reveal the new track “Pestilent Whore.” The track is the first to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated debut album, Esoteric Order of Debauchery, which will be released during the second half of the year via Hells Headbangers. Hear Mutation‘s “Pestilent Whore” in its entirety HERE at Hells Headbangers‘ official YouTube channel. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden’s Mutation were formed around 2019 as an […]

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For over four decades, Rachel Bolan’s pulsating bass has delivered the groove of Skid Row. Now, a solo album brings the punk spirit of the bassist to the forefront. “Gargoyle of the Garden State” is Bolan’s first solo release and contains eleven brimming rock songs. While Skid Row is Bolan’s outlet for his passion for… Continue Reading →

Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of Finnish black metal outfit BLOODMOTHER. The band joins the ever-growing ranks of Finnish artists on the Italian label’s roster and is currently preparing the release of its debut full-length album, “Militant Black Magic”, due out in the coming months. Formed in 2021 by Kuolontuoja, BLOODMOTHER was conceived with a clear […]

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Melbourne hard rock outfit Riff Raiders celebrated the release of their third studio album
Welcome To Mars, over the long weekend.

Featuring three banging singles, Nothing To Lose which features an amazing music video shot at ABC Southbank, title track Welcome to Mars the video for which cracked 30,000 views on YouTube in its first month and the recently released, Broken Halo which came with plenty of impact and praise for its AI generated music video.

The band say of the release, “We’re excited to have this album out following the response we’ve had to (new single) Broken Halo in the past week. It hints at the new direction the band can take musically from here.”

Blending modern hard rock with big hooks, sharp riffs and an unmistakable live energy, Riff Raiders have quietly built a strong reputation on the Australian scene since forming in 2017. Their explosive live shows and relentless early run of gigs saw them shortlisted for Best Punk / Rock Act at the 2021 Music Victoria Awards, while support slots alongside acts including D-A-D, Baby Animals, The Poor and The Lazys helped cement them as one of Melbourne’s most dependable live bands.

Welcome To Mars features 11 tracks from almost every rock flavour. From the darker depths of Broken Halo to the punchy title track, swampy rock of Climbing the Walls, three-part power pop smoker, Feels Like Something, then on to touch the sides of psychedelic grunge with Sound Mirror, you’ll have a new favourite song every time you spin it.

Welcome To Mars is out now
https://tinyurl.com/WelcomeToMars

Riff Raiders will play their first show since 2023 with a special appearance at the
Rock Is Not Dead 3 Festival
Friday, August 28: Prince of Wales, Melbourne
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Riff Raiders are for fans of: Halestorm, The Darkness, Muse and Cheap Trick

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Finnish melodic metal act After Infinity continue the journey toward their upcoming album “Beyond Eternity” with the release of the new single “Infinite Feeling“, accompanied by an official visualizer. Following the heavy riffs and themes of rebellion explored on the previous single “King With No Crown“, the band now reveals a brighter and more uplifting side of […]

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Tixel has partnered with Placebo to offer fans an opportunity to snag a seat in an exclusive and limited series of Pitchblack Playback listening premieres of PLACEBO RE:CREATED (the recreation of their self-titled debut album), ahead of its official release on 19th June. The opportunity to register (for all cities/dates) is via this page, which […]

Progressive alternative metal outfit Stellar Circuits have continued their recent run of new material with the release of “Wounded Healer”, their latest standalone single. The track follows closely behind last month’s “Spotlight”, with both songs arriving in the aftermath of the North Carolina band's third studio album, “Phantom :: Phoenix”…. Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com