Decibel Premieres Full Pre-Release Stream Of Nuclear Tomb’s Epoch Inhumane Ahead Of June 12 Release
Baltimore’s mind-bending thrash extremists Nuclear Tomb are giving fans an early glimpse into one of the year’s most anticipated underground metal releases.
In partnership with Decibel Magazine , Nuclear Tomb have officially launched a full album stream of their forthcoming sophomore full-length, Epoch Inhumane , allowing fans to experience the entire record before its official release on June 12 via Rotted Life Records.
Check it out here: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/06/10/album-premiere-nuclear-tomb-epoch-inhumane/.
The advance stream arrives amid a wave of praise from critics across the underground metal landscape, with reviewers hailing the album as one of the most inventive, aggressive, and compelling thrash releases of 2026.
Drawing inspiration from legendary boundary-pushers such as Voivod, Pestilence, Coroner, and Atheist, Nuclear Tomb continue to carve their own warped path through the metal underground. Their sound combines razor-sharp thrash riffing, chaotic punk energy, progressive experimentation, and classic heavy metal grandeur into a sonic assault that feels both familiar and completely alien.
Decibel Magazine described the album as:
“Unabashedly pulling from weirdos of the past like Voivod and Atheist, though never giving in to straight up tribute or worship. Endlessly fascinating.”
The acclaim doesn’t stop there. Publications across the globe have showered Epoch Inhumane with praise, including Metal Temple’s 9/10 review, Mystification Zine’s 9/10 score, Broken Tomb Magazine’s 9.5/10 rating, and countless endorsements calling the album a potential year-end standout.
After spending the past two years refining new material both in the studio and on stages stretching from Texas to Quebec, Nuclear Tomb return with a record that pushes every aspect of their sound further into the unknown. Faster tempos, sharper hooks, and increasingly unpredictable songwriting fuel an album that explores themes of societal collapse, existential dread, and humanity’s self-inflicted downfall.
The band’s description of the record says it all:
“Mind Thrashing Sonic Nightmares.”
For fans seeking metal that challenges convention while maintaining crushing intensity, Epoch Inhumane appears poised to become a mandatory listen.
Track Listing
Watch The Skies
Falling Out The World of Lies
Unbowed and Averse
Faithless Continuum
Broken Promise, Barren Essence
Lifeless Transformation
Butcher’s Lament
Terminally Emboldened
The Coward’s Curse
Epoch Inhumane
Album Credits
Engineered and Mixed by Matt Michel at Viva Studio VA
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege
Additional Lead Guitar by Demir Soyer
Album Artwork by Brad Moore
For Fans Of
Voivod, Pestilence, Coroner, Atheist
Stream The Album
Fans can hear the complete pre-release stream now via Decibel Magazine before the album’s official release on June 12.
Pre-Order Epoch Inhumane
Vinyl, CD, Cassette, and Digital formats available through Rotted Life Records and Bandcamp .
With overwhelmingly positive reviews pouring in from every corner of the underground metal community, Epoch Inhumane is shaping up to be a landmark release for Nuclear Tomb and a serious contender for many year-end best-of lists. Thrash fans looking for something stranger, darker, and more adventurous would be wise to dive into this radioactive nightmare before the rest of the world catches up.
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Snag – “Unarrest Me”
In about one month, Milwaukee screamo champions Snag will release All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust, their first album for the great Deathwish label. I have heard All The Cages…, and there’s a whole lot of jagged passion at work on that record. You might’ve heard some of it in lead single “Debilitated,” and you might hear more of it in album opener “Unarrest Me.”
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Album review: MY PET ROCKET – Last of the Analogue Superheroes
Facebook [Release date 26.06.26] Regulars on the west Scotland rock scene My Pet Rocket release their first album Last Of The Analogue Superheroes, and as well as the cover and the title, it carries a spacey/futuristic view of the world. … Continue reading The post Album review: MY PET ROCKET – Last of the Analogue Superheroes appeared first on Get Ready to ROCK!.
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MÖTLEY CRÜE’s Biopic “The Dirt” Heading to Regal Theaters for One-Night Event
Fans across the United States will get the chance to see Mötley Crüe‘s biopic The Dirt on the big screen when Regal hosts a special one-night theatrical event on June 27.
“Concert movies, documentaries, and biographical films provide music lovers with big screen, behind-the-scenes access to the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll,” said Brooks LeBoeuf, senior vice president of U.S. content at Regal. “Partnering with Live Nation, Mötley Crüe, Netflix, and Submarine Deluxe, Regal moviegoers are getting a stadium-sized theatrical release of The Dirt.”
The screening is part of Mötley Crüe‘s 45th-anniversary celebrations and arrives just ahead of the band’s upcoming The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins North American tour, which launches on July 17. Attendees will also be treated to an exclusive pre-show Q&A video featuring members of Mötley Crüe, created specifically for the event and unavailable elsewhere.
Based on the bestselling book The Dirt: Confessions Of The World’s Most Notorious Rock Band, the film follows the band’s journey from the Sunset Strip to international stardom. Told through the perspectives of its members, the movie examines the experiences that shaped the group as they became “The World’s Most Notorious Rock Band.”
After the film concludes, fans will be able to watch the first theatrical presentation of the 1986 documentary Mötley Crüe: Uncensored. The documentary follows the band around Los Angeles and includes footage from previously unseen videos for “Take Me To The Top” and “Public Enemy #1”, along with 25 minutes of uncensored behind-the-scenes material.
The event will be shown at 98 Regal locations nationwide, taking place three weeks before Mötley Crüe begins its 33-date The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins trek. The tour marks the 20th anniversary of the original Carnival Of Sins run and is being promoted by Live Nation. Fans can expect the band’s trademark production, extensive catalog of hits, and the visual spectacle that has defined its live shows for decades.
In addition, Mötley Crüe will release the limited-edition picture disc box set Crücial Crüe 1981-1989 on July 10 through BMG.
Tickets for The Dirt screenings are available now through Regal‘s various ticketing platforms, including theater box offices, kiosks, the Regal mobile app, and the company’s website. Members of the Regal Unlimited program can also reserve seats for the event.
Formed in Los Angeles, California, Mötley Crüe has remained one of hard rock’s most successful acts for more than four decades. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, earned multiple platinum certifications, scored 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits and six Top 20 pop singles, received three Grammy nominations, and landed a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
The band’s catalog continues to generate massive interest, with nearly 10 billion streams and more than 9.5 million social media followers. Songs such as “Kickstart My Heart” and “Home Sweet Home” have been featured in advertising campaigns and television series including “Stranger Things” and “Cobra Kai”.
Their autobiography The Dirt: Confessions Of The World’s Most Notorious Rock Band became a New York Times bestseller after its 2001 release and has sold more than one million copies worldwide. The book later served as the basis for Netflix’s 2019 film adaptation The Dirt.
Following the completion of a two-year stadium world tour in late 2023, Mötley Crüe entered a new chapter by signing with Big Machine Records and releasing “Dogs Of War” in 2024. The band returned to Las Vegas in 2025 for a ten-show residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. In 2026, Mötley Crüe will continue its 45th-anniversary celebration with a major North American tour running from July through September.
The theatrical event is being presented in partnership with Submarine Deluxe, the distribution arm of Submarine Entertainment. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on bringing acclaimed films and documentaries to theaters across the United States, with a catalog that includes All That Breathes, War Game, Separated, Man With Sole: The Impact Of Kenneth Cole, I Called Him Morgan, Gilbert, Chasing Ice, Fire Music, and Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict.
Regal remains one of the largest theater chains in the United States, operating 5,386 screens across 394 theaters in 41 states, as well as locations in the District of Columbia and Guam as of May 31, 2026. The company continues to expand premium viewing options, including 4DX, IMAX, RPX, and ScreenX formats, alongside its unlimited movie subscription program and enhanced food and beverage offerings.
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Bad Bad Hats & Party Nails Launch New Band Megasound, Announce Self-Titled Debut
New indie-pop supergrou alert! Since 2012, Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge have been the main members of the cult-favorite Minneapolis group Bad Bad Hats. Last year, they released a 10th-anniversary version of their debut album Psychic Reader, with a bonus LP over other bands covering their stuff. Other bands were down to participate, and the list of contributors included Ratboys, the Front Bottoms, Hippo Campus, and Party Nails, the one-woman project from LA-based musician Elena Carroll. Now, Alexander, Hoge, and Carroll all have a new band together.
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SHORT BUT SWEET: ECOTAGE / MELTING / RATS WILL FEAST
(Andy Synn presents three short-but-savage examples of the Metallic Hardcore arts) Ok, I’ll admit it, I’ve been neglecting the short-play side of the scene again So today I’m going to shine a light on three hefty pieces of Hardcore – of the more Metallic variety, naturally – whose brief run-time still packs one hell of a punch. […]
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STORMKEEP Premiere Stunning “The Black Dragons Of Iswylm” Music Video Via Metal Injection Ahead Of New Album Release – @thebeast
STORMKEEP Premiere Stunning “The Black Dragons Of Iswylm” Music Video Via Metal Injection Ahead Of New Album Release
Denver symphonic black metal visionaries STORMKEEP have unveiled their breathtaking new music video for “The Black Dragons Of Iswylm,” premiering exclusively through Metal Injection ahead of the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Nocturnes Of Iswylm , arriving June 12 via Vesperian GmbH and Metal Blade Records. Go check it out here: https://metalinjection.net/video/premiere-stormkeep-drop-new-mythological-music-video-for-the-black-dragons-of-iswylm
Serving as the centerpiece single from the upcoming album, “The Black Dragons Of Iswylm” offers fans a powerful glimpse into the next chapter of STORMKEEP’s evolving fantasy-driven universe. More than just a music video, the visual presentation marks a major artistic leap for the band, bringing the mythical world of Iswylm to life in a way never before seen.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and cinematographer Michael Ragen, the video delivers a cinematic experience worthy of the band’s expansive storytelling. Ragen is widely known for directing and editing The Stargate , the acclaimed 20-minute visual companion to Blood Incantation’s groundbreaking work, as well as his contributions to Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities: The Viewing . His signature style of immersive world-building, striking imagery, and atmospheric storytelling is on full display throughout the video.
For the first time, STORMKEEP fully embrace their visual identity by appearing on screen as the mythological characters that inhabit their fictional realm of Elda. Each member steps into their established persona, blurring the line between artist and legend while deepening the lore surrounding The Seer, the central figure of the band’s ongoing narrative.
The release serves as the perfect introduction to The Nocturnes Of Iswylm , a record that promises to expand the ambitious foundations laid by the band’s critically acclaimed debut, Tales Of Othertime . While continuing the story within the world of Elda, the new album ventures into darker and more introspective territory.
The band describes the album as an evolution of their “black metal symphonia,” combining majestic medieval atmospheres, fantasy-inspired storytelling, and sophisticated songwriting with a stronger emphasis on emotional depth and gothic influences. Rather than simply revisiting familiar territory, STORMKEEP have pushed beyond their established comfort zone, crafting a more dynamic, melodic, and nuanced listening experience while retaining the epic scope that has become their trademark.
Produced by STORMKEEP alongside Michael Zech, known for his work with Secrets Of The Moon, Dark Fortress, and The Ruins Of Beverast, the album was mastered by Arthur Rizk, whose resume includes Blood Incantation, Power Trip, and Worm. The visual presentation is equally impressive, featuring cover artwork from legendary artist Simon Bisley, complemented by additional artwork from Valnoir, whose portfolio includes collaborations with Ulver, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis.
The Nocturnes Of Iswylm Track Listing
The Taste of Immortal Blood
The Black Dragons of Iswylm
Saccharine Subjugation
Imperious Sanguine Eroticism
Echoes in the Vasts of Sequestration
Carnal Tapestries of Nailtorn Flesh
Ballad of a Fallen Star
With The Nocturnes Of Iswylm arriving June 12, STORMKEEP appear poised to solidify their position among the most imaginative and compelling forces in modern black metal. Fans of epic storytelling, symphonic grandeur, and immersive fantasy worlds will not want to miss this release.
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DEVIL’S ISLAND featuring Rocklust
DEVIL’S ISLAND featuring Rocklust
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 Rocklust 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.
Rocklust: So… turns out the tour took a wrong turn and now we’re officially the house band of Devil’s Island. Not the worst crowd we’ve had, to be fair.
We’re Rocklust from Italy:born in 2023 when our drummer Alessandro decided it was time to stop playing other people’s songs and start making some noise of our own. One album later (Smoking Wheels), and somehow we’re shipwrecked.
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?
Francesco (vocals/harmonica): Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway – If I’m losing my mind on an island, I want to be a character on this album plot.
Alessandro (drums): Black Sabbath – Vol.4 – It is the first album from my favourite band that I listened to: it just blew me away.
Andrea (guitar): Black Sabbath – Paranoid – Heavy riffs, dark vibes… basically the island’s soundtrack already.
Federico (bass): Billy Joel – The Stranger where craft, emotion, and identity all line up at the right moment
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?
Francesco: Michael Jackson – Dangerous because it was the first album I bought when I was a child.
Andrea: Symphony X – The Odyssey: it’s awesome, that’s it.
Alessandro: Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath: it is simple but uncunny, the colour palette makes it feels tainted with sickly atmosphere. That’s very in line with the birth of heavy metal. The figure of the woman is not clearly defined as good or evil: that ambiguity forces your brain to keep “working” on the image. It feels so real.
Federico: Herbie Hancock – Sex Tant: it perfectly matches the music strange, futuristic, and a little bit unsettling—in the best way.
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?
Francesco: Tequila
Alessandro: Guinness
Andrea: Weiss beer
Federico: Red Ale beer – dependable, like a solid bass line
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?
Francesco: t-shirt from Genesis world tour 2007.
Alessandro: Black Sabbath T-shirt from “The End” tour.
Andrea: Black Label Society t-shirt.
Federico: Mayhem t-shirt from their concert in Milan.
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?
Honestly? As much as we love each other… being stuck here for eternity with just the band sounds like a punishment. We would’ve much preferred being shipwrecked with a bunch of stunning women. The island might still be hell, but it would definitely feel a lot more like paradise. Is it obvious? It’s rock n roll!
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?
Francesco: Genesis – Seconds out
Alessandro: Thin Lizzy – Live and Dangerous (drinking some good Guinness)
Andrea: Deep Purple – Made in Japan
Federico: Joni Mitchell – Shadows and Light.
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?
Straight to Bruce Dickinson. He flies planes. We’re not overthinking this.
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?
Francesco: I sacrifice myself, I’m fatter and better to eat.
Alessandro: Where’s Bruce Dickinson??
Andrea: I can’t sacrifice anyone, or else the group would fall apart, so we’ll all go hungry together.
Federico: I sharpened the axe in the meanwhile.
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?
Francesco: Peter Gabriel
Alessandro: John Bonham – master of groove and power on drums, and a simple man.
Andrea: Ozzy Osbourne
Federico: Tony Iommi – riff god, no debate. A great man, a symbol of devotion to music.
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Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Kick Off European Tour With Live Rarities, Pogues Cover
On Wednesday night, Knick Cave — sorry. My head is elsewhere this morning. Nick Cave. You know I saw Nick Cave play Madison Square Garden once? The only time that the White Stripes played the world’s most famous arena was in 2007, and they booked Cave’s band Grinderman and the late country legend Porter Wagoner as their openers. That was a good night at the Garden. It probably wasn’t as good as last night at the Garden, but it was still good.
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