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  • Track Premiere: Iron Linings – “Error City”

    Noise rock trio Iron Linings return with the first single from debut full-length, Urban Abyss, out August 7 via The Ghost Is Clear Records. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri’s Iron Linings formed in 2020 and dropped a debut EP, followed by a split on The Ghost is Clear Records. “Error City” represents their latest evolution as a band.

    “’Error City’ is a band favorite on the new album,” says guitarist and vocalist Nate Berens. “It’s fast and energetic while maintaining the ferocity we strive for. Lyrically, it calls to mind some of the great science fiction of the last 100 plus years and, while it isn’t necessarily about one particular thing, it does derive its essence from those stories.”

    Catch the band live:
    7/12 St Louis at The Sinkhole w/ Consumer Culture and Death Pose

    Preorder the album here. 

    The post Track Premiere: Iron Linings – “Error City” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

  • Metal Blade Records Comes to KnuckleBonz360

    – July 2nd, 2026 –

    Enter the Crypt and Meet the Reaper!

    40+ Years of Metal Culture, Now Experienced in Immersive 3D

    KnuckleBonz® today announces an official collaboration with Metal Blade Records, launching The Metal Blade Crypt: an immersive 3D world inside KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience, arriving Summer 2026.

    KnuckleBonz360™ is a digital platform featuring immersive 3D worlds built to celebrate the iconic imagery of great bands and artists. With 20+ worlds launching in 2026 KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience gives fans a place to connect with other fans, play mini-games, shop for exclusive collectibles, and explore iconic artwork and imagery brought to life.

    “Partnering with KnuckleBonz360™ on The Metal Blade Crypt is something we are incredibly proud of. Metal Blade has spent over four decades building one of the most iconic rosters in heavy music history, and bringing that legacy into an immersive 3D world through the KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience feels like a natural and exciting evolution of how fans connect with the artists and music they love,” says Brian Slagel, Founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records.

    Launching alongside The Metal Blade Crypt 3D Experience is the KnuckleBonz x Metal Blade Reaper, an exclusive limited hand-crafted collectible that is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity on the base. This collectible is available in two forms: a physical statue available for pre-sale at launch, and a digital collectible available immediately upon platform launch.

    “Metal Blade has spent over four decades defining what extreme music looks and feels like. The artwork, the logos, and the heaviness are as iconic as anything on a record sleeve. The Metal Blade Crypt is our way of bringing that whole world to life as a place where fans can actually hang out and experience the best of heavy metal madness,” says Tony Simerman, CEO and Creative Director of KnuckleBonz Corp.

    The Metal Blade Crypt and KnuckleBonz x Metal Blade Reaper launch as part of KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience, Summer 2026.

    Step inside the legend – join the KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience waitlist at: knucklebonz360.com

    ABOUT METAL BLADE RECORDS
    Founded in 1982 by Brian Slagel, Metal Blade Records is one of the most influential labels in heavy music history. With a legacy spanning over four decades, the label continues to shape the genre through groundbreaking artists, innovation, and a deep connection to the global metal community.

    ABOUT KNUCKLEBONZ®
    KnuckleBonz Corp. (KnuckleBonz.com) (KnuckleBonz360.com) is a music merchandising and immersive digital experience company dedicated to the music superfan. Founded in 2003, KnuckleBonz® has spent over two decades creating high-end collectibles and content focusing on music, art, and collector culture.

    With the launch of KnuckleBonz360™ (KnuckleBonz360.com), the company continues its mission to deliver next-level experiences and merchandise for the fans who live and breathe music. KnuckleBonz® is a registered trademark of KnuckleBonz Corp. KnuckleBonz360™ is a pending trademark of KnuckleBonz Corp.

  • “The rock and metal sisterhood is amazing”: Evanescence’s Amy Lee celebrates women’s “ever-growing” presence in heavy music

    Evanescence’s Amy Lee has celebrated the “ever-growing” presence of women in rock and metal.

    Talking to The Mistress Carrie Podcast, the singer praises the “rock and metal sisterhood”, highlighting the fact that female musicians seem to be more common and enjoying more success in alternative music compared to previous generations.

    She talks about when she recently saw her band at number one on a singles chart in America, followed by rockers The Pretty Reckless, fronted by actress-turned-musician Taylor Momsen, at number two. She says it was “badass” to see “women on top” in that way.

    “I love the sisterhood, and the rock and metal sisterhood is amazing because it’s an ever-growing group,” she continues (via Blabbermouth). “It really is. But we all support and push each other, because we want there to be more open-mindedness and inclusivity in general and all of those things.”

    Lee also states her belief that women in metal aren’t succeeding simply because they’re women and thus standing out in a traditionally male-dominated field.

    “We all also have a really high standard,” she explains. “If you’re gonna make it that far, it can’t be about being a woman. That’s not gonna get you there. It’s gotta be you’re really hardworking and talented. Like they say in New York, the proof is in the puddin’, right? So you just gotta bring it. That’s the way to make it work.”

    Metal has historically been a ‘boy’s club’, with almost all of its best-selling bands – including Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Korn – having all-male lineups. Festival bills and concert lineups have reflected that gender imbalance. This year, Linkin Park, now co-fronted by Emily Armstrong, became the first band with a female singer to headline Download festival in the UK, despite the festival having existed for 23 years.

    However, recent years have seen more bands with female members break through, such as Spiritbox, Jinjer and Halestorm. Last year, Lee collaborated with Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante and pop-metal solo artist Poppy on a standalone single called End Of You, which was one of the most anticipated metal tracks of 2025. Lee said the song was “about taking on the patriarchy”.

    “In order to make way for the new, we have to let some old ways die,” she continued (via NME), “and I don’t feel that should be as hard as it is. I love change, and things can stand to definitely get a lot better than they are right now. It’s about challenging the norms and showing how strong we are when unified as women.”

    Evanescence released their latest album, Sanctuary, last month. Their 2003 debut single, Bring Me To Life, was certified 11-times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) earlier this week, meaning it’s sold upwards of 11 million units or amassed the equivalent on streaming services in the United States. The band’s debut album, Fallen, was certified Diamond (10-times Platinum) in 2022.

    Evanescence are currently touring North America and will play at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois on July 8. They’ll hit Europe in September, starting with a run of UK shows from September 8 to 13. See the full list of upcoming dates and get tickets via their website.

  • Metal Is Back On TV: METAL.ROCKS Launches Free 24/7 Channel On Various Smart TV Platforms

    In a time when music television has largely disappeared and streaming platforms dominate media consumption, Metal.Rocks is bringing heavy music back to television screens around the world. Following the successful launch of the “Metal.Rocks” channel last year, the channel, operated by UCM.ONE in cooperation with PLAION PICTURES, is expanding into 16 European countries as well as Egypt, South Africa, and […]

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  • AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: COMPLEXANT — “AFTERLIFE”

    (written by Islander) The Australian band Complexant have been making a name for themselves in their home country since 2022 through tours in which they’ve shared the stage with such bands as Cryptopsy, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Defeated Sanity, Unearth, and Disentomb, and they’ve extended their music across international waters with a string of singles and a […]

    The post AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: COMPLEXANT — “AFTERLIFE” appeared first on NO CLEAN SINGING.

  • Sigh – Announce New Studio Album Details

    The new studio album from the Japanese metal pioneers Sigh has been announced today. It includes a guest appearance from Opeth‘s Mikael Åkerfeldt. The record is called Goh-Ka and is coming out on 4th September via Peaceville Records. For now, an album trailer is available, along with the tracklist, cover and further details.
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  • Album review: FATAL VISION – Four Sides To Every Story

    FATAL VISION - Four Sides to Every StoryWebsite [Release date 22.05.26] Fatal Vision’s second album, “Four Sides to Every Story,” is a powerhouse of classic hard rock that truly showcases the band’s artistic growth. From the moment you hit play, you’re hit with a barrage of intricate guitar … Continue reading →

    The post Album review: FATAL VISION – Four Sides To Every Story appeared first on Get Ready to ROCK!.

  • PYLAR – “Enajenación” From Spanish Avantgarde Black/Doom Metal Entity Now Playing

    “Enajenación” is the latest harbinger of Delyrio, the haunting and uncompromising new LP from Spanish practitioners of lucid delirium PYLAR, which sees release next week on Casvas/Cyclic Law. With Delyrio, PYLAR returns to further expand its singular body of chrono-irrational sonic artefacts. Conceived as the opening movement of the band’s final album cycle, Delyrio pushes deeper into a fractured realm where metaphysical […]

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  • Rock Sound Presents: Pop Sound, Vol 1: The Soundtrack Of Your Summer


    10 incredible artists from the world of rock and alternative music have come together to create new versions of some of the biggest pop songs of recent years, including mega hits originally performed by Billie Eilish, Rihanna, Olivia Dean, KPOP Demon Hunters and Justin Bieber.

    The full tracklisting looks like this:

    1. Enter Shikari – What Was I Made For? (Billie Eilish)
    2. Bowling For Soup  – Please Please Please (Sabrina Carpenter)
    3. Sophie Powers – Man I Need (Olivia Dean)
    4. VUKOVI – Golden (KPOP Demon Hunters)
    5. Huddy – We Can’t Be Friends (Ariana Grande)
    6. South Arcade – Sexyback (Justin Timberlake)
    7. Winona Fighter – Sympathy Is A Knife (Charli XCX)
    8. Scene Queen – Your Love Is My Drug (Kesha)
    9. DeathByRomy – Disturbia (Rihanna)
    10. ILHOON – Go Baby (Justin Bieber)


    Get your copy of Pop Sound, Vol 1 now on CD with a special 48-page magazine at SHOP.ROCKSOUND.TV


    You can also pick up Pop Sound, Vol 1 with an exclusive Pop Sound tote bag, available now from SHOP.ROCKSOUND.TV

    The post Rock Sound Presents: Pop Sound, Vol 1: The Soundtrack Of Your Summer appeared first on Rock Sound.

  • I Promised The World are coming back to the UK in October

    Posted on July 2nd 2026, 4:41pm