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Japanese all female rock band Lonesome_Blue released their second full length album FOURTH DIMENSION digitally worldwide on August 26. The new record arrives alongside a special international physical edition titled FOURTH DIMENSION (+2) available via JPU Records featuring two bonus anime cover songs and an exclusive English lyric booklet. Lead track “EVERGLOW” captures the new incarnation of the band at full force, combining heroic melodies with high speed drumming, twin vocals, and intertwining lead guitar work.

The arrival of this new album officially marks the start of an ambitious new era for Lonesome_Blue as they welcome guitarist Sally as their fourth member. Her addition completes a formidable combination of talent spanning the rock, metal, anime, and voice acting worlds, joining established voice actresses Maiko Nomura and Yuki Hirose alongside session drummer MIZUKI. Together the quartet pushes their melodic rock foundations into heavier and faster territory, retaining a nostalgic love for soaring melodies while venturing boldly beyond genre boundaries.

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The band's 'Run for Your Lives' tour finally arrives in North America. Continue reading…

The band's 'Run for Your Lives' tour finally arrives in North America. Continue reading…

Norwegian heavy metal band Triosphere released their highly anticipated studio album, Oceans Above, Stars Below, on August 28 via Frontiers Music Srl. Coinciding with the arrival of the record, the group shared an official visualizer video for the focus track “Through The Phantom Wall.” The new single delivers a heavy, mid tempo atmosphere filled with drama, with vocalist Ida Haukland explaining that the lyrics explore how humanity has historically designed and perished within illusory walls.

The new album serves as the long-awaited continuation of the melodic power progressive sound the band established upon forming in 2004. Expanding on the foundation built by founders Marius Bergesen and Haukland, the current lineup is completed by guitarist Tor Ole Byberg and drummer Kenneth Tårneby. To capture their most intense album to date, the band recorded drums and vocals with Alexander Backlund at Fascination Street Studios before enlisting legendary producer Jens Bogren to handle the final mix, resulting in a meticulously crafted release that balances aggressive thrash elements with soaring melodic hooks.

Read our review for “Oceans Above, Stars Below”

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Swedish heavy rock band Nephila released their highly anticipated sophomore album Huldra on August 28 via Majestic Mountain Records. The record marks a significant sonic transformation for the seven-piece collective, shedding the warmer 1970s rock swagger of their debut in favor of a much heavier and darker atmosphere. Thematically, the album operates as a cinematic concept record inspired by the skogsrå, the enigmatic forest spirit of Nordic folklore. Across the eight tracks, the band utilizes this mythological figure to explore modern concepts of identity, freedom, and the historical fear of independent women who refuse to conform.

Operating out of Arvika, the masked ensemble recorded the new material in a remote former orphanage to capture an authentic sense of isolation. The ambitious project was driven forward by the dual vocal performances of Josephine Asker and new member Linn Edlund. To celebrate the arrival of the record the group recently shared an official music video for the title track which visually captures a desperate pursuit through the moonlit woods. Huldra is currently available to stream and download across all major digital platforms following a long three-year creative journey.

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Chloe Jett’s You Don’t Know a Thing About Me is a bright, confident alternative-pop track built around glittering synths, infectious hooks, and a dancefloor-ready pulse. The production keeps things polished and energetic, while the vocal delivery adds plenty of personality and attitude. There is a playful, celebratory quality throughout, capturing the feeling of dressing up, heading out, and leaving inhibitions behind. Chloe Jett brings a strong pop presence to the track, balancing its glossy surface with an assertive character that makes the chorus particularly memorable. A catchy, feel-good pop cut with plenty of movement and personality.

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Riff Wood is a rock band from Davis County, Utah, composed of teenage best friends Carson Groves, Hyrum Russon, and Asher “Shredder” Winegar. The trio returns with “Beyond A Tree,” the final preview of their sophomore album Butterfly In Black And White, out September 18 via Giant Music. Produced by 3× GRAMMY® winner Rob Cavallo, the track extends the Utah band’s breakout momentum following their biggest North American and UK headline tour. The trio first started playing together at 11 and broke through with their debut Tough Luck, powered by fan favorites “I Won’t” and “Blur,” the latter exploding on TikTok. 

Built on the chemistry of best friends Carson Groves, Hyrum Russon and Shredder, Riff Wood have turned viral clips and packed shows into a fast‑growing fanbase. “Beyond A Tree” follows earlier singles like “Run It,” “Shy Guy,” “PUNK” and “Manufactured Tragedy,” continuing the rollout toward the 13‑track album.

“‘Beyond A Tree’ is about finding a glimpse of light in sad moments,” Hyrum says. “Missing my chance when it was right in front of me, and hoping for a second one.” It’s a very emotional ballad with a fantastic sound, a calm and acoustic beginning and a stunning second part, where the song grows in intensity. It’s a quality song, amazingly performed by the trio and with a fantastic sound as well.  

Give it a go by clicking on the Spotify player below and follow Riff Wood if you like what you hear.

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California thrash metal band Mortalis released a new reimagined single titled “Split (2026)” on August 28. The newly recorded track marks a significant turning point for the group as it serves as their first official release featuring new frontwoman Patience. Originally featured on their previous Earthworks extended play, the updated version captures a renewed sense of aggression and power. Thematically, the song serves as a seething battle cry exploring the internal conflict between rebellion and conformity, confronting the reality of watching individuals surrender the convictions they once fought for. The track was mixed and mastered by Raul Cueller at Riff Audio.

Operating out of La Puente, Mortalis initially formed in 2014 within the local backyard metal scene. The band builds their identity around the raw power and precision of classic thrash while refusing to remain trapped in the past. Drawing sonic inspiration from legendary acts like Metallica and Megadeth alongside modern influences such as Gojira and Power Trip, the group carries the spirit of heavy metal into a new generation. With Patience now stepping behind the microphone, Mortalis enters a ferocious new era defined by razor-sharp riffs, fierce vocals, and relentless live energy.

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Harri Georgio’s 6AM throws itself into a chaotic blend of alternative rock, rap and pop punk, capturing the blurred aftermath of nights that have gone well past their limits. Driven by restless energy, sharp guitars and a rowdy vocal presence, the track channels missed calls, toxic romance and reckless decisions into something raw and unapologetic. There is a scrappy, late-night urgency throughout, with the rhythm pushing forward as if the song itself is refusing to slow down. 6AM feels messy in the right way, turning nocturnal excess and bad decisions into an energetic, rough-edged rock track with plenty of attitude.

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Lithuanian modern progressive metal band Black Spikes released their highly anticipated second full-length album Ydos on August 28 via Napalm Records. The ten-track concept album explores the various flaws and vices inherent to humanity, weaving these themes through a complex blend of modern progressive metal. Following a recent nomination at their home country’s M.A.M.A. Music Awards, the breakout group utilizes this new release to hold a dark and philosophical mirror up to human existence by assigning a specific vice to each track.

Operating out of Lithuania, the quintet constructs a distinctively dark and heavy sound by anchoring their metal roots with electronic and futuristic elements. Guided by the dynamic vocal performance of frontwoman Agni, the band effortlessly shifts between soaring melodies, aggressive screams, and unexpected trap beats. Ydos serves as a meticulously crafted sonic journey, offering listeners a hauntingly beautiful and aggressive exploration of the demons we all carry within.

Read our interview with Agni, and our review for Ydos

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