Argentinian duo CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso have a new album Free Spirits coming out next week. Today, on their latest single “Goo Goo Ga Ga,” they team up with comedic king Jack Black. It is weird…but also playful? The heart of the song frets about mortality and getting older (“La juventud se me fue/ No…
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Welcome to this weeks edition of Devil’s Island! Every week we maroon a band or artist on the island and see what they get up to, how they cope with being all alone on a small island in the middle of the ocean. It’s not your average desert island and we’ll see just how each person copes with the extreme conditions.
This week when we arrived at Devil’s Island we find Stud Farm Mafia sat on the beach. The island is far from their home, so how did they end up here and how did they cope with life on Devil’s Island?
Find out now…
Welcome to The Razors’e Edge and our somewhat lovely, warm desert island. Don’t worry about it’s name I’m sure it’s not as bad as that would suggest.
You’re marooned here on this island, but before you ended up shipwrecked you chose one album that you couldn’t live without. Which album did you each chose and why?
Nath – Permission to Land by The Darkness. This was the first band I discovered that looked like something from my dad’s record collection but actually wasn’t — it was something new. “Black Shuck” is my favourite album opener ever.
Cole – Paranoid by Black Sabbath. When I started getting into music this was a name that kept cropping up. I saw the cover in HMV, bought it, and listened to it all the way through, then started it straight back up and listened over and over again. Obviously I knew “Paranoid”, but it’s funny how your favourite tracks, once you really know an album, aren’t usually the hit singles.
Just behind that palm tree is a shack for each of you to stay in, with enough space for you to put up a poster on the wall of one album cover. What album cover do you each chose?
Nath – Opposites by Biffy Clyro
Cole – The Fat of the Land by The Prodigy
There’s also a bar on this here island. But alas each of you only get to choose one drink for the entirety of your stay. What’s your tipple of choice?
Cole – Got to be a Malibu and Coke.
Nath – Old reliable Guinness.
Your suitcases were lost when your ship sank, but you each managed to salvage one item of band merch. What’s the merch and for what band?
Nath – A Rose Tattoo tour shirt from when I saw them in Oxford.
Cole – My Black Sabbath gym vest. Perfect for a desert island.
You’re sat on the island thinking “I’m stuck here on this island with my bandmates for eternity”… who would you rather have been shipwrecked with?
Cole – Stephen Fry.
Nath – Ricky Gervais.
There’s a walkman in your pocket, on the tape inside is the recording of the one live show that stands out for you. It could be any show, from any band, anywhere in the world. What show is on that walkman?
Nath – The live album If You Want Blood by AC/DC.
Cole – You took the words right out of my mouth.
You’re getting desperate, you decide the only course of action is to put a message in a bottle and hope someone finds it. Your message could be to any member of any band, but should be the most suitable for a rescue attempt. Who is it?
Nath – Sting, I reckon.
Cole – Bono. They’re probably the only ones who’d actually do anything about it.
You’ve been stuck here a while and food supplies are running low. There’s only one thing for it… which fellow band member gets sacrificed to help the others survive?
Cole – Luke’s a bit stringy, not much good eating on him, and Rik’s tattoos would probably taste bad. Sorry, Nath.
Nath – I guess I’ll have to take one for the team.
Finally, when the ship sank you each managed to save one person from the wreckage. That person is the one musician that has influenced your career the most, shaped your way of thinking and your outlook on life. Who did you save?
Nath – Malcolm Young of AC/DC, I think.
Cole – Rob Halford of Judas Priest. Seen it all, done it all, still smiling.
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Greetings, Decibel readers!
We’ve got a of solid, brutal, and bottle-breaking music to listen to this weekend — so let’s get right to it!
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At this point in their long and storied journey, it seems Lamb of God is seeking to infuse a renewed spirit into their music and image. The band’s new logo reflects a sense of maturity and simplicity, though I think the classic emblem was one of the only proper uses of Papyrus font. The band’s style is still recognizably their own on Into Oblivion, but there’s a very evident attempt to make everything sound “big.” It produces an atmosphere that glows through the speakers and reminds the listener a bit more of the acts the band influenced in the 2010s. But fear not, the riffing style, Randy’s signature growl, and the punishing rhythms are all intact. I will always be an unapologetic defender of early-2000s metalcore and the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, so I will always be excited for a new Lamb of God record. After all, when some of the big metal giants start to leave us, we may come to rely on our Richmond-based overlords to guide the way.
Stream: Apple Music
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The latest from the Floridian death metal institution, and their followup to 2018’s The Passage of Existence. Screams from Beneath the Surface hits with maximum impact, but has a smooth quality that makes everything seem like an elegant, but very deadly machine. Reminds me a lot of the last few Dying Fetus albums in that way. That’s a good thing.
Stream: Apple Music
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Horrifying, nightmarish blackened death metal. Every once in awhile, something crosses my path that just makes me say “hell yea” immediately. This album is definitely in that category, as it embodies everything non-metal listeners hate about this music. If you put something on and can imagine a room of your normie coworkers expressing disgust or indignation, and you don’t even get the obligatory “Oh, the music is fine, I just can’t do the vocals” (blah blah blah), you know it’s good. Real good.
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On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for something with more catchy hooks, you should definitely crank this up. Austria’s Transilvania are experts in weaving their metallic vampirism into exciting rhythms and compelling guitar work — all while vocalist Possessor leads the way to the catacombs!
Stream: Apple Music
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Let’s party. In hell!!! There’s no nonsense here, just black metal punk rock with the nihilism turned to 11. No elegance, no fake showmanship, just lots of songs with “Fuck” and “Bastards” in the song titles, riffs, growls, blastbeats, d-beats, deadbeats, the whole lot. Like if Motörhead, Blitz, The Exploited, Venom, and GBH all met in a dark alley and formed a street gang.
Stream: Apple Music
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Making another major move and breaking down walls once again, the Swedish masters of heavy metal Sabaton have joined forces with leading historically accurate naval multiplayer game, World of Warships, and released a brand new single and music video entitled “Yamato” — available in-game and on all DSPs now. It is being released by Better Noise Music on the heels of 2025’s Legends, which marked Sabaton’s first album for the label. “Crossing The Rubicon” (Feat. Nothing More) from the album was also the band’s first-ever Top 10 single on the Billboard Rock Chart.
This song notably marks the second World of Warships collaboration between the band and developer Wargaming following the mega-popular “Bismarck.” For the first time, a Sabaton-branded Yamato is also available in World of Warships in addition to dialogue by vocalist Joakim Brodén and bassist Pär Sundström. Along with different bespoke items in game, Joakim Brodén can take the helm of the ship while the standard battle soundtrack replaced by “Yamato” or “Bismarck”, transforming every engagement into an epic metal experience.
As history will tell you, “Yamato” was the name of a massive Japanese battleship constructed in-secret and unveiled during 1941 as the most dominant vessel of its kind. Designed to win at naval warfare, it represented the ultimate floating symbol of strength. In 1945, it famously hit the high seas on a suicide mission to defend Okinawa. Despite ceaseless fire from aircraft above and an opposing fleet of a far greater number on the water, the “Yamato” and its crew never gave up. Instead, they literally battled until the bitter end when a huge explosion rendered a deathblow to the ship. It sank in a blaze of glory…
As part of the alliance with World of Warships and Wargaming, the band filmed the accompanying music video in Belgrade, Serbia last October. Quite fittingly, it depicts Sabaton aboard the titular ship during its last stand, descending into the unforgiving ocean as the band hangs on for dear life. Waves consume the deck, but each member keeps playing his instrument even as the chaos swallows the guys up one-by-one.
Testing their mettle in real-life, the musicians faced brutally frigid temperatures, weathering a continuous blast of ice-cold water for the duration of the shoot. The band remained submerged in freezing waters with the help of ventilators. Pushing it to the max, the guys even wore weights beneath their stage clothes to truly evoke the sensation of sinking. Maintaining the highest level of safety protocol, professional divers assisted Sabaton throughout.
About the track, vocalist Joakim Brodén said: “Battleships are interesting and naval stories have, from time to time, been part of the Sabaton lore. ‘Bismarck’ was an exciting story for us to share and a fan favorite, and ‘Yamato’ is sort of a follow-up to that song. Our former guitarist, Tommy, wrote this song while he was still in the band. We only ‘Thobbefied’ it after guitar duties were returned to Thobbe!”
Bassist Pär Sundström added: “‘Bismarck’ was such an exciting song but it was never part of an album, and it felt that it was missing something. We always wanted to follow up on that story. Over the years, countless fans have asked us to write a song about ‘Yamato,’ and we knew that that would be a natural continuation of what we started with ‘Bismarck.’ We knew we wanted this song to have a totally different sound, and when Tommy was writing the music for this, we felt we had the appropriate, powerful song for this story. Once again, we are collaborating with World of Warships, and since our worlds are so close, it just feels so natural to continue this great partnership. Together, we once again created a legendary music video!”
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This week’s standout metal tracks come from Sabaton, Lamb Of God, Corrosion Of Conformity, UNITYTX, Hellripper and Six Feet Under, showcasing everything from historical power metal storytelling to crushing death metal brutality.
• Sabaton released the new historical anthem “Yamato.”
• Lamb Of God return with the crushing “St. Catherine’s Wheel.”
• Corrosion Of Conformity drop the sludgy rocker “You Or Me.”
• UNITYTX bring modern hardcore chaos with “Lucid.”
• Hellripper unleash blackened thrash fury with “Mortercheyn.”
• Six Feet Under continue their brutal death metal run with “Unmistakable Smell Of Death.”
Sabaton have built an entire career around turning historical events into massive heavy metal anthems, and their newest single “Yamato” continues that tradition.
The track focuses on the legendary Japanese battleship Yamato — one of the most powerful warships ever constructed during World War II.
Musically, the song is classic Sabaton: huge melodic hooks, pounding double-kick drums and Joakim Brodén’s unmistakable battlefield-narrator delivery.
If you’re a fan of songs like “Bismarck” or “The Last Stand,” this one hits the same cinematic nerve.
And like most Sabaton tracks, it feels designed to be shouted by 20,000 fans in a festival field.
Corrosion Of Conformity remain one of the most criminally underrated heavy bands of the last four decades.
Their new track “You Or Me” arrives as part of the band’s 2026 album cycle Good God / Baad Man, continuing the group’s signature fusion of Southern rock swagger, sludge metal weight and classic heavy riffs.
What stands out here is the groove.
C.O.C. have always understood that heavy music doesn’t need to be fast to hit hard — sometimes the nastiest riffs come from a slow, stomping rhythm.
“You Or Me” leans into that philosophy with thick guitar tone and a blues-soaked heaviness that feels straight out of the Deliverance era.
Whenever Lamb Of God release new music, the metal world pays attention.
“St. Catherine’s Wheel” hits with the band’s signature formula: razor-sharp riffing, relentless groove and Randy Blythe’s unmistakable roar.
What keeps Lamb Of God relevant after more than two decades is their ability to evolve without abandoning the sound that made them huge.
This track feels modern but unmistakably Lamb Of God — a balance the band has mastered since albums like Ashes Of The Wake and Sacrament helped define the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.
If you want proof that modern heavy music is still evolving, look no further than UNITYTX.
“Lucid” blends hardcore, metalcore, hip-hop energy and electronic textures into something that feels chaotic in the best possible way.
UNITYTX have built a reputation for delivering pit-ready aggression in sonic slices of awesomeness.
The result is music that doesn’t sound like the metal of 20 years ago — but absolutely represents where heavy music is heading.
Hellripper has quietly become one of the most exciting names in extreme metal.
The Scottish project led by James McBain thrives on a vicious blend of black metal, thrash and speed metal that feels like a love letter to the underground.
“Mortercheyn” is exactly what fans want from Hellripper: blistering tempos, savage riffs and a raw energy that feels completely unapologetic.
It’s the kind of track that reminds you why extreme metal will never truly die.
Six Feet Under have been delivering death metal carnage for decades, and “Unmistakable Smell Of Death” proves the band still knows exactly what their audience wants.
Chris Barnes’ unmistakable growl sits on top of Jack Owen’s slow, crushing riffs and a groove that leans heavily into classic American death metal territory. Strait up it unsurprisingly sounds like early Cannibal Corpse a la Butchered At Birth.
It’s ugly, it’s filthy, and its exactly what Six Feet Under should be.
What stands out about this week’s releases is how wide the genre has become.
On one end, you have Sabaton delivering cinematic historical power metal.
On the other, UNITYTX are fusing hardcore with modern hip-hop energy.
Meanwhile bands like Lamb Of God and Corrosion Of Conformity continue carrying the torch for the heavy metal traditions they helped shape.
Metal has always been a broad church — and weeks like this prove that diversity is exactly why the genre keeps surviving.
This Week In Metal is Loaded Radio’s weekly roundup highlighting the best new heavy music releases across the metal spectrum.
Everything from power metal and thrash to hardcore, death metal and experimental heavy music.
Selections focus on notable new releases, trending tracks and songs from both major artists and rising underground bands.
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When last we saw the mighty power metal heroes of Angus McSix, they were a fledgling group with a noble aim and a mighty quest: the titular starlord offered promises of adventure and whimsy, with epic aims and a glorious future that had nothing whatsoever to do with Gloryhammer, thank you for asking. Angus McSix could do no wrong on his epic trajectory. Then Thomas Winkler (vocals and the titular Angus McSix) opted to leave the band after their debut, so now McSix’s brother Adam (Samuel Nyman, Manimal) will lead in his stead. So that was a surprise. Still, I have nothing against a new hero, so, like Adam himself, I’m happy to roll with the punches and see what Angus McSix have up their sleeves for their descriptively-titled sophomore, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye.
Unsurprisingly, the core of the Angus McSix sound is pretty much the same. Nyman even sounds uncannily like Winkler on vocals, and the band’s approach to “join our D&D session, the drinks are already here” metal is largely unchanged. It’s a fairly open session too; joining Angus McSix are Rhapsody of Fire (“I Am Adam McSix”), Van Canto (“Dig Down”), Turmion Kätilöt (“Techno Men”), and Freedom Call (“The Power of Metal”).1 Winkler himself makes a brief appearance in opener “6666” for just long enough to say “help me brother, for I am trapped in a block of ice”2 and pass the torch to Adam. It’s a big number3 too, with exactly the kind of over-the-top, bombastic chorus and structure that made Angus McSix and the Sword of Power such a great album. It seems at first that Angus McSix has not missed a step; they pick up exactly where they left off, which is fine by me.
Unfortunately, the rest of the album is not so consistent, with the songwriting oscillating between classic Angus McSix and shakier ground. In particular, the guitars are pushed way back in the mix. The keyboards are similarly brought way up, and, in contrast to the previous album, focused on synths rather than orchestrations, giving several songs a vague ’00s-dance-pop-meets-power-metal feel. “Techno Men,” for example, plays to the industrial metal feel the Turmion Kätilöt singers bring to the song. The chorus, however, is classic Angus McSix, with Nyman singing his heart out on catchy vocal melodies this band does so well. Still, without a strong guitar presence—and the drums don’t pack much punch either, I’m sad to say—a lot of Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye feels passive. “I Am Adam McSix” and “Dig Down” are good examples of this; in both songs, Angus McSix slow things down a bit, but only the latter one brings the energy needed to maintain an adventurous feel. This poppier Angus McSix can be a little hit-or-miss.
One of said misses was really unexpected: contrary to their debut, it feels like Angus McSix are trying to be funny. Many of the narrations are intentionally silly; at one point, a narrator describes Adam’s aims as “utterly impossible,” “even more impossible,” and “all in all, a rather questionable plan, except it wasn’t even a plan” (this all from “The Power of Metal,” an otherwise strong song that would be at home on an Avantasia record). Songs like “Ork Zero” embrace the inherent silliness of Angus McSix’s storytelling without overtly acknowledging it and largely succeed; when they do, it falls flat. I love the story of the uber-ork with a heart of gold, but why do Van Canto comment of Adam, “honestly, his tune is really catchy”? Does the phrase “orkish mumbo jumbo” have to appear at all? These feel like unneeded distractions from a group that actually does storytelling fairly well.4
There are great moments and baffling moments on Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye. I strongly believe we need more fun in metal and adore Angus McSix for their success in that department. But I feel they missed a step here, leaning too far away from solid songwriting and too much into on-the-nose humor. I remain fully in Angus—and Adam—McSix’s corners, and will be back for the next chapter. But I hope things will feel more like they did back in the day.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: NA | Format Reviewed: Crappy STREAM!
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: angusmcsix.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/angusmcsix
Releases Worldwide: March 13th, 2026
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Labels can be misleading with n0trixx. Born in Russia but based in Lancaster, one might imagine a rap-metal-electro meld of continental and British scenes akin to how Mimi Barks’ ‘doom trap’ has one foot in the Berlin clubs and the other in London’s warehouses. Instead n0trixx’s ‘bedlamcore’ seems broadcast in from a colourful alternative realm always shifting shape and shade.
Her artist tag itself suggests muted sounds and home truths but her songs are as bedazzling as any magic show. And despite its provocatively doomy title, debut album A Catalogue Of Madness And Melancholia is as powerfully affirmative as you’ll hear today.
You might have stumbled across her online. The edgy aesthetic combining industrial grime and theatrical grandstanding (what is it with Russian musicians and muzzles?) is an easy hook, connecting to the surface level of the sounds within. But rather than just big beats and sexy grooves, the transition from intro track Into The Depths into hysteria [БЕГN] establishes that this as more interested in plumbing the beauty, unease and chaos within.
A rogues’ gallery of guests is integral to how the broader piece plays out. There is grinding, serrated industrial metal influence about Revenge On God, for instance, with djent specialist Yentl Cambre’s guitars grinding away. You might expect similar from fellow heavy six-stringer Sarunis Brazonis on harmless. Instead, it unfolds as a mostly clean-sung lament, like Evanescence on a bad trip. And getting master keyboard player (and old friend of Linkin Park) Warren Willis on the excellent Catalepsia is a masterstroke, ramping up the sheen and instantly infectious melody in a style that makes even the deepest darkness digestible.
Indeed, and crucially, never does ACOM&M feel like hard going. Compared to Ms. Barks, the vibe here is lighter and less confrontational, scrabbling for melody and traditional musicianship rather than rejecting it. Arguably that means that cuts like Living Nightmares and the openly Eminem-indebted narc (I’m so happy that you’re dead) don’t directly hit as hard as they could. But they still work their way under the skin. And although it’s unclear whether the trite affirmations of shimmering outro you are loved are meant to be taken seriously or with tongue in cheek, it’s clear nonetheless that this is the work of an artist with the stylistic flair to match a message worth hearing. n0trixx: plenty of treat.
Verdict: 3/5
For fans of: Mimi Barks, Ho99o9, Scarlxrd
A Catalogue Of Madness And Melancholia is out now.
Posted on March 13th 2026, 3:41p.m.