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“Born Prey” has officially premiered online as the second single from Genghis Tron’s upcoming album “Signal Fire.” The cybergrind outfit are set to release the record on June 12th through Relapse Records. Commenting on the newly unveiled track, the band collectively stated: Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Ablation have unleashed “Victim Kink,” the latest single from the death metal supergroup’s upcoming debut EP “Lethal Abuse,” due out May 29th via Iron Fortress Records. The track features a guest appearance from former Suffocation vocalist Frank Mullen, who also appears on another song from the six-track release, “Eradicating The Feebleminded.”… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

When the Porcupine Tree and Opeth leaders got together in 2012, they were prepared to defy fans. And Åkerfleldt only wanted one thing out of the collaboration: a copy of their record

VIEW HEAVY DIGIMAG #453 HERE This weeks digimag features US rockers Hillbilly Vegas on the cover, with founding member Steve Harris talking us through their great new album and more. We also got to spend some quality time with Social Distortion and Ulcerate, both of which were tonnes of fun. We bring you tour news […]

Interview by Kris Peters Hillbilly Vegas’ dynamic sound caught the ears of an independent label in Nashville in 2011, and their first album Ringo Manor was released and sold more than 10,000 copies – driven by the hit single Little Miss Rough and Tumble. The band has gone onto chart five songs on Billboard’s Rock […]

Deep Purple will release their new studio album SPLAT! on July 3 via earMUSIC. The album features the current lineup of Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride, and marks another collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin, known for his work with Kiss, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, and Alice Cooper.

According to the band, SPLAT! is their heaviest album in years, with the record being tracked live in the studio in the traditional style the band used throughout their classic era.

“I have to say, now we are very much back in with material that is compatible with ‘Highway Star,’ ‘Smoke on the Water,’ and ‘Lazy,’ the dynamics, the balance, and the fun of the music we made from ’69 to ’73,” says frontman Ian Gillan. He adds: “Where we are now with this incarnation of DEEP PURPLE feels very much like a very ‘now’ version of DEEP PURPLE as it was in the seventies.”

The concept behind SPLAT! was conceived by Gillan. Rather than focusing on destruction, the album explores transformation and the idea of humanity moving beyond physical existence.

Additional details surrounding the album concept are expected to be revealed ahead of the album’s release. New music from the record is also expected in the coming weeks.

To support the album, Deep Purple will continue their 2026 world tour schedule, which currently includes 86 shows across 28 countries on three continents.

Since forming in 1968, the band has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and remains one of the most influential acts in hard rock history.

Ian Gillan says, “DEEP PURPLE is in a great place right now.”

SPLAT! Track Listing

Side A
“Arrogant Boy”
“Diablo”
“The Rider”
“The Lunatic”

Side B
“The Only Horse In Town”
“Sacred Land”
“The Beating Of Wings”

Side C
“Guilt Trippin’”
“Scriblin’ Gib’rish”
“Jessica’s Bra”

Side D
“Third Call”
“My New Movie”
“Splat!”

SPLAT! will be available in multiple formats including:

• Limited Box Set featuring:

• 2LP Gatefold (180g)
• 12-page vinyl-sized booklet
• CD Digisleeve
• Three exclusive 10-inch vinyl records featuring live recordings from the band’s 2024 tour
• Exclusive 7-inch single featuring the bonus track “GUINNESIS”

• CD Digisleeve

• Black 2LP Gatefold (180g)

• Limited Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g)

• Limited Transparent Yellow 2LP (180g)

All vinyl editions will include a 12-page LP-sized booklet with illustrations and lyrics during the first pressing.

Additional exclusive items available through the band’s official store include a limited picture disc edition, cassette version, apparel, merchandise, and a canvas signed by all band members limited to 199 copies worldwide.

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Hailing from the heart of Bavaria, Erection prove that southeastern Germany has far more to offer musically than Blasmusik and Oktoberfest traditions. Beating at the core of this band is the rebellious spirit of punk rock, and it comes fully alive on “Plug It In”. Erection consists of Julia, Schtiefn, and Tino, with Andi, Tobi, and… Continue Reading →

One can’t overstate the size of the FEAR FACTORY boot print on the neck of heavy metal. Unleashing influential albums with devastating anthems for 35 years now, they are widely recognized as both crucial and innovative in extreme metal circles. FEAR FACTORY manufactured, demanufactured, and remanufactured a sound that reverberates across several subgenres. They perfected […]

Radical Bicep and Diamond Ace dive deep into neon-lit dystopia on Afterimage, a darksynth rush balancing cinematic tension, towering synth lines, and emotionally charged vocals. The track moves with the momentum of a midnight highway chase, fusing cyberpunk aesthetics with a surprisingly melancholic core beneath the pulsating electronics. Layers of shimmering textures and driving rhythms create a futuristic atmosphere that feels immersive rather than purely nostalgic. Afterimage thrives on contrast, equal parts luminous and shadowy, delivering a sleek electronic experience that lingers like fading city lights reflected through rain-soaked streets.

Nathanial Young alongside Corey Gordon, Roger Hallaway, and Jesse Katz reimagine Love Theme from Spartacus with elegance, restraint, and cinematic warmth. Centered around Nathanial Young’s expressive saxophone performance, the instrumental drifts gracefully between jazz sophistication and late-night melancholy, preserving the timeless romance of the original while giving it a modern, intimate glow. Every note feels carefully placed, allowing the melody’s emotional weight to unfold naturally rather than theatrically. The result is both classic and contemporary, a lush and immersive reinterpretation that lingers long after the final phrase fades into silence.