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Dutch melodic black metal purveyors Walg have shared a new song, “Nevel”, from their upcoming album VI to be self-released on June 26th, 2026. More info coming soon.
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Brayell and DreamHoppers craft a smooth, introspective groove on Seasons, a mellow boom bap track that blends dusty drums with rich, jazz-tinged textures. The production feels warm and organic, setting the stage for Brayell’s reflective lyricism as he navigates the emotional cycles of a relationship through shifting seasonal metaphors. His delivery is calm yet expressive, balancing vulnerability with clarity, while the melodic hook adds a subtle catchiness that lingers. It’s a thoughtful and well-balanced piece, where classic hip-hop foundations meet a modern, soulful sensibility.

The Dead Krazukies return with new single, a powerful blend of melodic punk and metal, creadfted between rage

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Boundaries have revealed all of the details of their hotly anticipated new album, the follow-up to 2024’s ‘Death Is Little More’.

It’s set to be called ‘Yearning: The unbeautiful after’ and will be unleashed on July 17 via their new home of Sumerian Records.

Vocalist Matthew McDougal had explained where the album has come from and what it represents for the band, stating, “With the record, we aimed to be uncompromising and really plant our flag. As more time passes, heavy music continues to lose its teeth. This genre is supposed to be threatening; it should have an edge and make you feel something. We tried to create an album with urgency.”

“The title, Yearning, is base level. What do you want from life, relationships, or whatever you spend time on? Time is the only resource with any real value; it’s the only thing you can’t get more of. You should deeply consider anything you choose to spend time on. The subtitle, the unbeautiful after, refers to the eventuality of what you’ve spent your time doing. The main questions are ‘What did you give yourself to? What is important to you? Where did it lead you?’”

The artwork looks like this:

Whilst the tracklisting looks a bit more like this:

1. Malconscience
2. Skies cast amber black
3. May this pain never leave
4. Torn open wide (ft. Make Them Suffer)
5. Bitter ash, bitter love
6. Unequal whole
7. Death will follow me
8. The leper’s ball
9. Crowned and crucified (ft. Landon Tewers)
10. Wasted angel
11. Evidence of extinction
12. Nothing, gathered
13. Only endless
14. Yearning: the unbeautiful after

The band have also shared a new taste in the form of ‘Death will follow me’, which is as unrelenting and unhinged as it comes. A crushing wave of noise, bolstered by screams of anguish and the sort of breakdowns that split the skin, it is impossible to escape the weight of the song. And considering what the track is about, it’s understandable why the band would want to create such an atmosphere.

Matthew had this to add:

“This time last year was one of significant sorrow for this band and many others. The tragic accident that took the lives of our friends so suddenly has since had us in a state of perpetual mourning. The evidence of such and of life’s unforgivable violence is found throughout this newest album. ‘Death will follow me’ merely begins to scratch the surface of this concept and its grief ripples throughout this entire record.“

You can also hear the previously released ‘Skies cast amber black’, too:

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The Burning Flags released a a live studio session “Hyperthermia.” Already featured in its studio version on “Pathways,” the

Bill Gray blends faith and groove on He Lives, a warm rock/blues crossover that carries both musical richness and a sincere message. Built around a steady 6/8 rhythm, the track flows with a classic feel, driven by expressive guitar lines that weave naturally around the vocals. There’s a raw authenticity at its core, preserving the spirit of its original recording while adding a fuller, more refined touch. Balancing elements of blues, rock, and gospel, it moves beyond genre boundaries, delivering a heartfelt and uplifting listening experience with timeless appeal.

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Vibrafonics bring heat and groove on 14 Days and 14 Nights, an energetic cut that channels classic soul and rock influences into a vibrant, feel-good ride. The track pulses with rhythm, driven by tight instrumentation and a lively vocal performance that captures the intensity of a passionate, all-consuming connection. There’s a vintage flair throughout, especially in the jam-driven middle section, where the band leans into a loose, expressive flow. Blending retro soul textures with a modern edge, it’s a dynamic, movement-driven track that thrives on chemistry and infectious energy.

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Cult rock group Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats are back in the ditch with their new single “Don’t Let It

August Burns Red are back with another slice of metalcore majesty pulled from their upcoming album ‘Season Of Surrender’, and they have invited a special guest into the fold.

Titled ‘Sonic Salvation’, it’s a caustic blend of grooving breakdowns that hit like wave after wave, matched with the sort of noodling solos and atmospheric builds that ABR are the out-and-out masters of. And bringing in Jamie Hails, known for his spine-tingling output with Aussie heroes Polaris, the chaos reaches fever pitch. Every person on the track is locked in, delivering their most frenzied and fantastical performances; it’s everything metalcore should always feel like.

Bold, brash and belligerent.

But dig a little deeper, and you will find that it is a song built to unite, as vocalist Jake Luhrs explains:

“’Sonic Salvation’ is about finding power and strength in music. The fact that music can bring us back to a memory, help us decompress from the outside world and how music is what has created our world that is the metal scene.”

Whilst guitarist JB Brubaker adds, “‘Sonic Salvation’ was the first song I wrote for Season of Surrender’. I set out to write a song that created more space for Jake vocally and leaned a little more into our hardcore influences. I love how this song came out and Jamie’s guest vocal really takes it over the top for me.”

The track will appear on the band’s upcoming album ‘Season Of Surrender’, which is set for release on June 05 via Fearless Records.

It will also feature the previously released ‘The Nameless’, which sounds an awful lot like this:

The band are currently on making their way across the US on a co-headline tour with The Amity Affliction, with support coming from Boundaries and HEAVENSGATE.

Here are the remaining dates:

APRIL

28 – SACRAMENTO Channel 24
29 – GARDEN CITY Revolution Concert House

MAY

01 – SALT LAKE CITY The Union Event Center
02 – DENVER The Fillmore
03 – OMAHA The Astro Theater
05 – MINNEAPOLIS The Fillmore
06 – MILWAUKEE The Rave
08 – CHICAGO Riviera Theatre
09 – ROYAL OAK Royal Oak Music Theatre
10 – TORONTO History
12 – MONTREAL Mtelus
13 – BROOKLYN Brooklyn Paramount
15 – BALTIMORE Nevermore Hall
17 – PHILADELPHIA The Fillmore

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