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  • Ovtlier Sign To Oxide Records

     

    Outlier Sign to Oxide Records, Release New Single/Video “Digital Hell”

     

     

    Outlier have officially signed with Oxide Records and are wasting no time making their arrival known with the release of their new single and music video, “Digital Hell.” The track serves as both a warning and a wake-up call, tackling society’s growing dependence on technology and the invisible grip it has on modern life.

     

     

    “Digital Hell” asks a question few are willing to confront: Are we still controlling technology, or has it quietly begun controlling us?

    “We built technology to serve humanity. Somewhere along the way, we began serving it. We traded privacy for convenience, presence for distraction, and truth for algorithms. The most dangerous prison isn’t one with walls, it’s the one we willingly carry in our pockets every day. The next false gods won’t ask to be worshipped, they’ll seek your attention. They’ll promise connection while feeding isolation, promise knowledge while drowning out wisdom, and promise freedom while quietly collecting every piece of who you are. ‘Digital Hell’ is the soundtrack to a world that may not realize what it’s losing until it’s already gone,” says Joey Arena.

    He adds, “Not every apocalypse arrives with fire. Some arrive one notification at a time. We surrender our privacy without resistance, mistake constant connection for genuine community, and allow the things we’ve created to define the people we’re becoming.” 

    The release comes on the heels of vocalist Joey Arena’s guest appearance on Motionless In White’s latest single, “Fight Like Hell,” further introducing his voice to an even wider audience.

    Reflecting on the collaboration, Arena shared:

    “Thank you so much to Motionless In White for having me be a part of something so special and throw down on ‘Fight Like Hell.’ I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this banger and the creative process. Absolutely loving the fan response and support. Keep running it up!”

    With a new label home at Oxide Records and their most ambitious music to date, Outlier are positioning themselves as one of heavy music’s most thought-provoking new voices, unafraid to challenge both listeners and the world around them.

    “We are extremely excited to welcome Outlier to the Oxide Music roster. This is a band with deep roots in the rock & metal scene who align perfectly with our mission of building the next generation of heavy hitters,” says Andrew Wetzel, Founder, Oxide Records.

    “Digital Hell” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

     

     

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  • Maria Usbeck Announces New EP Canciones De Amor: Hear “Luz”

    Last year, The Ecuadorian-born, Brooklyn-based dream-pop artist Maria Usbeck returned from a long absence with Naturaleza, her first new album in six years. Yesterday, she announced plans to follow that record with Canciones De Amor, a new EP that she recorded with a team of musicians that includes Wild Nothing’s Jack Tatum. Opening track “Luz” is a lovely, sparking number that combines mellow, floaty jazz tones with lush, expensive-sounding synthpop. Check it out below.

    The post Maria Usbeck Announces New EP <em>Canciones De Amor</em>: Hear “Luz” appeared first on Stereogum.

  • Sondre Lerche – “Love Is All”

    Sondre Lerche’s new album Acrobats is imminent. So far the Norwegian singer-songwriter has shared the sprawling previews “Little Kids” and “Follow The River,” and now he’s releasing the tender, heavenly slow-burner called “Love Is All.”

    The post Sondre Lerche – “Love Is All” appeared first on Stereogum.

  • Chicago Punks Daddy’s Boy Release Raw, Intense New Album Four Hombres

    If you read enough about underground music online, then there’s a good chance you already know and trust the writer JJ Skolnik, one of the sharpest and toughest voices out there. You should also be advised that Skolnik leads the noisy Chicago punk band Daddy’s Boy. The group recorded their last album, 2022’s Great News!, with the late legend Steve Albini, and their furious sound works in the lineage of so much of the stuff that Albini worked on over the years.

    The post Chicago Punks Daddy’s Boy Release Raw, Intense New Album <em>Four Hombres</em> appeared first on Stereogum.

  • Bloodstock 2027 Headliners: Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy And Motionless In White Lead 27-Band Reveal

    Mercyful Fate, Bloodstock 2022

    Bloodstock has revealed the first 27 bands for its 2027 festival, confirming all of the Ronnie James Dio Stage and Sophie Lancaster Stage headliners while Bloodstock 2026 is still underway. Bloodstock 2027 will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire, from 5-8 August 2027, with around 100 more bands still to be announced.

    Bloodstock 2027 Ronnie James Dio Stage Headliners

    Mercyful Fate will headline the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Friday night. The Danish legends helped shape the theatrical side of Heavy Metal, with King Diamond’s unmistakable falsetto, occult imagery and dramatic stagecraft leaving a lasting mark on Extreme Metal.

    “Mercyful Fate is honoured and looking extremely forward to playing BLOODSTOCK again,” King Diamond said. “Last time was awesome, and this time with a brand new album out, FINALLY!!!”

    Electric Callboy - Alexandra Palace, London - 11 November 2025. Photo: Antonio Giannattasio
    Electric Callboy – Alexandra Palace, London – 11 November 2025. Photo: Antonio Giannattasio

    Electric Callboy will headline on Saturday, making their first appearance at Bloodstock. The German band’s collision of Metalcore, EDM and comedy promises a very different kind of headline set. “Our first ever Bloodstock,” The band said. “Heavy music, questionable outfits, and thousands of Metalheads? Sounds like a Perfect fit to us. We’re in. See you there!”

    Motionless In White close the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday. The gothic-industrial Metalcore band will make the appearance their first European festival headline show, as well as their only UK show of 2027.

    “Bloodstock! We were told that we are one of the most requested bands to perform at your legendary festival,” Chris Motionless said. “So it is with great honour to announce that we are answering the call and will be seeing you next year for our first ever European festival headlining show, and only U.K. show of 2027! Thank you so much! Let the countdown begin.”

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    Sophie Lancaster Stage Headliners

    The Sophie Lancaster Stage will be topped by Madball on Thursday, Gaerea on Friday, Kanonenfieber on Saturday and Dethklok on Sunday.

    Gaerea - Hellfest 2026. Photo: Luke Vaughan/MetalTalk
    Gaerea – Hellfest 2026. Photo: Luke Vaughan/MetalTalk

    Madball arrive with more than 35 years of New York hardcore behind them, while Gaerea bring their increasingly cinematic take on black Metal. Kanonenfieber will headline Saturday with their WWI-inspired Blackened Death Metal, before Dethklok bring the festival to a close on Sunday with their Melodic Death Metal attack.

    More Bands Confirmed For Bloodstock 2027

    Acid Bath are Friday’s special guests on the Ronnie James Dio Stage, bringing their blend of sludge, doom, blues and southern gothic. Green Lung take the Saturday special guest slot with their folk-horror occult rock, while Children Of Bodom return on Sunday to honour the legacy of the late Alexi Laiho and celebrate the melodic death Metal sound that made the band Finnish icons.

    Also confirmed for the Ronnie James Dio Stage are DevilDriver, Corrosion Of Conformity, Imminence, Wind Rose, Sylosis, Decapitated, Witch Club Satan, HammerFall, Hypocrisy, The Halo Effect, Tortured Demon, Gutalax, Humanity’s Last Breath and Conan.

    The Sophie Lancaster Stage will also feature Dool, Pig Destroyer and Fulci.

    Bloodstock 2027 Tickets

    Early bird standard weekend tickets are available from the main entrance box office during Bloodstock 2026 for £210 with no booking fee. Once those tickets are gone, the price rises to £235 plus booking fee, with general on-sale beginning at 9am on Monday 10 August. Bloodstock says buying early at the festival could save £34 per ticket.

    Wednesday early access will also be available for some campsites, alongside child tickets, with children under four admitted free. The instalment scheme returns on Wednesday 12 August, while coach packages go on sale on Monday 10 August.

    VIP and campervan tickets go on sale at 9am on Wednesday 12 August. For 2027, Bloodstock is also introducing two luxury VIP areas: the Serpent’s Lair VIP campsite and the new Serpent’s Lair VIP Sanctuary, which will offer deluxe pod pads in a quieter area close to the main arena.

    Bloodstock 2027 takes place at Catton Park, Derbyshire, from 5-8 August 2027. Visit the official Bloodstock website for ticket packages and further information. You can find all MetalTalk Bloodstock 2026 coverage at https://www.metaltalk.net/bloodstock.

    Bloodstock 2027 will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire, from 5-8 August 2027
    Bloodstock 2027 will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire, from 5-8 August 2027
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  • DISHUMANE stream BLOOD HARVEST debut EP at Death Metal Promotion – features members of INCANTATION, ASCENDED DEAD+++

    Today, American death metallers Dishumane stream the entirety of their highly anticipated debut EP, Centurion’s Demise, at the Death Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on August 7th via Blood Harvest Records, hear Dishumane‘s Centurion’s Demise in its entirety exclusively HERE. Dishumane, in their current iteration, have been a long time coming. The band was formed by guitarist James Shanks, and has been […]

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  • VULGAR MEPHITIS Premieres New Single from Willowtip Debut

    Brutal death metal foursome, Vulgar Mephitis, have premiered “To Dust,” the second single from forthcoming full-length debut album, From Dust. Stream “To Dust,” courtesy of No Clean Singing, at: nocleansinging.com/2026/08/05/an-ncs-premiere-vulgar-mephitis-to-dust/ “As wild, wide-ranging, and discordant as the music is, it’s also a catchy marauder, which becomes apparent on even a second listen.” – No Clean Singing Willowtip will […]

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  • Sweden’s ARMORY premiere new track at “Deaf Forever” magazine’s website, set release date for new DYING VICTIMS album

    On October 23rd internationally, Dying Victims Productions is proud to present the highly anticipated fourth album of Sweden’s Armory, Echoes of the Astrolith, on CD and vinyl LP formats. And today, Deaf Forever magazine’s website premieres the new track “Interceptor Squadron.” Hear Armory’s “Interceptor Squadron” in its entirety exclusively HERE. Like a meteor plunging through outer space with one target in mind – Planet Earth – Gothenburg’s Armory have […]

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