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Amon Amarth announce The Allfather Awakens, a ten-song masterwork that further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titan’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power. The Allfather Awakens sees its release on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. For Amon Amarth, a new album marks the beginning of a new world. As with […]

NEW ALBUM ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD – CHAPTER 2 OUT AUGUST 14TH VIA NUCLEAR BLAST PRE-ORDER ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD – CHAPTER 2 Following last week’s single release, MARILYN MANSON has unveiled the official music video for ‘Front Toward Enemy,’ directed by Henri Alexander Levy. The track is the latest offering from his forthcoming album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, […]

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Last year, the Californian quasi-hardcore warriors Militarie Gun leaned into their more melodic and alt-rock sides on sophomore album God Save The Gun, sharpening their songwriting skills while still making something physical and exciting. It was one of our favorites of the year. Today, Militarie Gun announce a deluxe version of God Save The Gun with three new tracks. One of them is their new single “World’s Always Burning,” a team-up with Mannequin Pussy frontwoman Missy Dabice.

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New album premiered via The Devil’s Mouth ahead of 24 July release via These Hands Melt Norwegian symphonic black metal band Profane Burial have unveiled their upcoming full-length, “Desolate Echoes of Turmoil” via The Devil’s Mouth, ahead of its release on 24th July via These Hands Melt.  Listen to “Desolate Echoes of Turmoil”: https://thedevilsmouth.substack.com/p/album-premiere-profane-burial-desolate In support of the album, the band […]

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Amon Amarth Announce New Album ‘The Allfather Awakens’

AMON AMARTH announce The Allfather Awakens – a ten-song masterwork that further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titan’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power. The Allfather Awakens sees its release October 2 via Metal Blade Records.

For Amon Amarth, a new album marks the beginning of a new world. As with previous records, Oden, the Norse “all father” who is a deity of war, wisdom, death, magic, and poetry, is the through-line in Amon Amarth’s lyrics and artwork. Once again, Oden is the band’s inspiration, but The Allfather Awakens is not a concept album, rather a collection of historically inspired epic tales of conflict and sacrifice for a greater good.

Following the release of Amon Amarth’s first-ever acoustic excursion “Upphaf”, the band unleash The Allfather Awakens’ opening track and epic tale of “Gjallarhorn”. Where the stripped-back “Upphaf” carried the solemnity of an oral history whispered under the shadow of the Allfather, “Gjallarhorn” arrives as a furious Amon Amarth classic. Its driving, upbeat guitar riff and high tempo, catchy chorus fuse with a few surprises that ensure itself to be a future live staple.

To gain wisdom beyond mortal comprehension, Oden made the ultimate sacrifice – gouging out his own eye and casting it into the Well of Wisdom, Mímisbrunnr, in exchange for cosmic insight and foresight that would shape the fate of gods and men alike. Now, Amon Amarth bring that ancient reckoning to life with “Gjallarhorn”- and they are extending Oden’s offer to you. Those who received the eye know what must be done. Those who did not: seek it out. Sacrifice your sight. Gain your foresight.

Check out ‘Gjallarhorn’ here.

Amon Amarth took a new songwriting approach for The Allfather Awakens, the band’s 13th album since 1998’s Once Sent From The Golden Hall. The album came to life across two recording sessions, months apart, at producer Jacob Hansen’s studio in Denmark. Amon Amarth began writing songs while touring, rather than waiting until they were off the road. The first session was Spring 2025; the final recording was completed in March 2026. The writing and recording process allowed the musicians to intensely focus on each track, resulting in an album where each song was treated as a single. “We worked on one song at a time and made each song as good as possible,” says guitarist Olavi Mikkonen. “Then we recorded one song at a time until each track was totally finished–drums, guitars, and vocals. Only then did we start on the next one.” Guitar-wise, Amon Amarth opted for a slightly less modern approach sonically, moving away from 5150 amps and back to Marshalls.

Music is written before lyrics, and often sets the tone for the words. The song that inspired the album title, “The Allfather Awakes,” was the last written for the album. With Oden as the titular “Allfather,” there is no shortage of historical influences heard across new songs like “Eight Legs Of Thunder,” “Kvasir’s Blood,” and “Die With A War Cry,” with the brutally beautiful lyrical rallying cry: “Facing destruction / Annihilation / Master your thoughts and mind.” The Allfather Awakens cover art is a powerful portrait of Oden by Tom Thiel, who created seven of the quintet’s album covers.   

Over 30 years later, Amon Amarth remains a band of brothers, and that loyalty and unity allow for harmony and a united front that conquers both the stage and record. Frontman Johann Hegg’s powerfully rendered lyrics on The Allfather Awakens’ on “We Rule The Waves” sum up the band’s unrelenting intent. “From cradle until the grave / As long as the sun sets in the west / We rule the waves / Our restless hearts / Have brought us far / As far as Vinland’s shores / We’ve gone further / Than any man has ever gone before.” 

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The new record arrives October 2 via Metal Blade

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOUTH CAROLINA ALT ROCKERS AS-33 UNLEASH EMOTIONAL NEW SINGLE “LAY WITH YOU” JULY 24

Rising Hard Rock Trio Delivers Powerful Melodies, Honest Emotion, and Modern Alternative Rock Energy
Stream: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MYRLh2CHjkTLZqpsLAe72
SOUTH CAROLINA – South Carolina alternative rock trio AS-33 is set to release their powerful new single, “Lay With You,” on July 24, 2026 . Blending emotionally charged songwriting with soaring melodies, driving guitars, and modern hard rock intensity, the track marks another major step forward for one of the region’s fastest-rising independent rock acts.
Drawing influence from bands such as Chevelle and Three Days Grace , AS-33 delivers a sound that balances raw emotion with explosive instrumentation. “Lay With You” showcases the band’s ability to craft memorable hooks while exploring themes of vulnerability, connection, and perseverance through heartfelt lyrics and powerful performances.
The trio consists of Evan Kiernan on lead vocals and guitar, Brenden Tosti on drums, and Madison Darazs on bass and backing vocals. Together, the three musicians have developed a chemistry that fuels every performance, creating a sound that is both emotionally authentic and sonically impactful.
Produced by Will Baker , “Lay With You” captures the band’s evolving musicianship while highlighting the polished production and dynamic arrangements that have become a defining characteristic of AS-33’s music.
Reflecting on the release, the band shares:


“We are excited to work with so many talented people during this process.”


With “Lay With You,” AS-33 continues building momentum as an emerging force in the alternative and hard rock scene, delivering music that connects with listeners through honesty, passion, and powerful performances.
Release Information

Artist: AS-33
Single: Lay With You
Release Date: July 24, 2026
Genre: Alternative Rock / Hard Rock
For Fans Of: Chevelle, Three Days Grace
Producer: Will Baker
Booking: Distilled Entertainment
Fans of modern alternative rock and emotionally driven hard rock won’t want to miss “Lay With You” when it arrives on all major digital streaming platforms on July 24, 2026 .
Follow the band on Spotify so you can get notified when they release new music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MYRLh2CHjkTLZqpsLAe72

Connect: 
 https://www.instagram.com/as33.music/
Contact: Georgefkiernan@hotmail.com

The press write-up for Trench Warfare’s upcoming album Achtung! Destroy The Weak says the band’s new album “highlights a much heavier sound.” We’re honestly wondering how much heavier it could be; the band’s last album, Hatred Prayer, was unrelenting. Get much heavier and there will be other things than salad causing people to shit their pants in public.

One thing is certain: the band didn’t use the past six years to double down on sweetness and light. The eight tracks on this album are the equivalent of an M-80 thrown in a trash can or a bare-knuckle boxing match. “It’s been a long time since Hatred Prayer, pandemic or not,” vocalist Jay Gorania says. “Alongside my mother, I was a caregiver for my father for over a decade, very attentive to his daily needs. We had a family business together, a clinic. COVID essentially caused and spurred on his death. His impact upon me is profound, and I reference him by name several times across this album.”

In addition to personal challenges, the band changed considerably. Chief songwriter Tony Goyang left amicably after recording the new material, which also features drummer Ronnie Parmer of Malevolent Creation. “Trench Warfare is currently myself, longtime guitarist Dustin Putz, who wrote ‘Dissenter,’ and our new drummer JP Campo, who is primarily known for his work as a brutal death metal guy,” Gorania says. “We have never had a drummer as fiery, ambitious and wild as JP, so we are eager for the future.”

Decibel is premiering “Dissenter” below. Gorania says the song “is about a ruling element atop a hierarchy that has essentially been overthrown. That ruling class is the group of dissenters of the new social order and, as it’s presented in the first person, they’re gearing themselves for a return to power.” Give it a listen – it just might make you a sick POS.

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