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  • The Sideshows – "We’re Such A Shame"/"This Could Be Everything"


    And they’re back! Rich Ragany, Simon Maxwell, and Sammi Yaffa are The Sideshows, who debuted last year with their extraordinary single “Brand New.” Luckily for all of us, the instant magic these three captured in one session in Yaffa’s home studio in the Spanish countryside has blossomed into a full-blown band, and now a full album awaits us. In advance of that, we get a little taste of what’s to come. The band’s new single “We’re Such A Shame” will get you properly fired up for what promises to be one of 2026’s finest albums. The title track is a powerful glam-punk influenced rocker and a total anthem. From the first notes, you know you’re getting hit with something special. Guitars jangle while drums hit with authority, and Rags is in top form on lead vocals. There are so many times when Rags reminds me of a young John Easdale with his tone and phrasing, and that can never be a bad thing. I love how this song builds to a rousing chorus. This, my friends, is a hit! On the virtual flip side, “This Could Be Everything” is more in ballad territory — a perfect counterpart to the A-side. The tempo is more laid back, but the heart and soul of the song are undeniable. And once that chorus works its way into your head, it will be stuck there for weeks. These are two amazing songs that sound absolutely incredible. Rags’ own review of this single is “you’re gonna wanna blast these,” and that’s far more eloquent than I could ever be. The album releases in just one week, so be prepared to be fully rocked!

  • California Modern Metal REIGN OF ECHOS’ New Single “Static Vein” Dives Deep In The Struggle of Our Inner Demons

    Southern California’s rising modern‑metal force Reign of Echos has released their highly anticipated second single and lyric video, “Static Vein,” recently released on March 13, 2026. The track follows […]

    The post California Modern Metal REIGN OF ECHOS’ New Single “Static Vein” Dives Deep In The Struggle of Our Inner Demons appeared first on Metal-Rules.com.

  • Five For Friday: April 3, 2026

    Greetings, Decibel readers!

    It’s a great week for fans of heavy riffs of all sorts: groovy, deadly, or just burning like a thousand fires. We’ve got the latest from a couple legends, modern punk-rock heroes, and a couple act that more people should listen to.

    Enjoy!

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    Anasarca – Achlys

    Wow, these guys are awesome! The riffs are gigantic and the songwriting is exciting, effective, and infectious! Lots of bands from the 90s got buried by the sands and gore of time, but Anasarca is definitely a band that deserves wider recognition.

    Stream: Apple Music

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    Corrosion of Conformity – Good God / Baad Man

    Heavy, groovy, blistering work from one of the longest-running masters of the craft. Pepper and Woody deliver the goods with (relative) newcomers Bobby and Nick — bluesy as always, but still with the faintest hints at the ancient days of the band’s punk origins.

    Stream: Apple Music

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    Exhumation / Funeral Chant – Sacred Oath: Temple of Death

    Excellently dark black and death metal split, featuring Exhumation (the one from Indonesia) and Funeral Chant (the one from Oakland).

    Stream: Apple Music

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    Green Carnation – A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis

    The other half of the In the Woods… family tree, Green Carnation is essential listening for fans of Paradise Lost and Amorphis — or for anyone who longs for soaring melodies and a cinematic atmosphere backed by heavy rhythms and wandering guitars.

    Stream: Apple Music

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    Poison Ruïn – Hymns From The Hills

    For metalheads with a soft spot for punk rock, Poison Ruïn carries the proud banner of fast-and-loud into the future. The band’s latest album is a definitive answer to the question: “Where can punk possibly go in 2026?”

    Stream: Apple Music

    The post Five For Friday: April 3, 2026 appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

  • Gothic Gifts That Feel Truly Dark (Not Mass Produced)

    Gothic Gifts That Feel Truly Dark (Not Mass Produced)

    Most gothic gifts feel empty, mass-produced, and repetitive. However, if you are searching for gothic gifts that carry real darkness, emotion, and meaning, you need something different.

    In fact, true gothic gifts are not just objects. They are expressions of identity. They reflect obsession, mystery, and the beauty hidden in shadow. As a result, these designs stand apart from anything found in generic marketplaces.


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    Why Most Gothic Gifts Feel Generic and Forgettable

    Search for gothic gifts online and you will find the same patterns repeated everywhere. Cheap prints, overused symbols, and designs with no depth or story behind them dominate the space.

    These products are created for volume, not meaning. As a result, they lack emotional weight and fail to connect with the person who receives them.

    Many gothic gifts fail because they focus on appearance instead of meaning. In contrast, authentic gothic gifts connect with emotion and storytelling.

    That is why so many gothic gifts feel forgettable.

    What Makes a Gothic Gift Truly Dark

    A real gothic gift carries something deeper. It tells a story, evokes emotion, and leaves an impression that stays long after the moment passes.

    Dark art inspired by themes of love, death, obsession, and memory transforms a simple object into something meaningful. It becomes personal and part of someone’s identity.

    This is what separates authentic gothic design from mass-produced decoration.


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    Gothic Prints That Speak Without Words

    Gothic prints are among the most powerful gothic gifts you can give. In addition, they turn walls into reflections of emotion and atmosphere.

    A well-crafted print inspired by dark literature does not simply decorate, but instead transforms space into something immersive.

    👉Explore unique gothic prints inspired by Edgar Allan Poe

    Dark Apparel That Feels Personal

    Clothing can be one of the most powerful gothic gifts when it reflects identity. Dark apparel inspired by symbolic imagery—ravens, shadows, and haunting figures—allows the wearer to express something deeper.

    However, this is not about trends. It is about connection and wearing something that feels true.

    👉Discover dark apparel and gothic clothing here

    Why Limited Designs Matter

    Mass production removes meaning. When everyone owns the same thing, it loses its impact.

    In contrast, limited edition gothic gifts carry rarity. They feel personal and create a strong connection between the artwork and the person who owns it.

    That is what makes them unforgettable.

    The Best Gothic Gifts Are Not for Everyone

    The most powerful gothic gifts are not designed to please everyone. Instead, they are created for those who understand them.

    For those who find beauty in darkness.
    For those who feel more at home in shadows than in light.
    And those who connect with stories that never truly fade.

    Discover Gothic Gifts That Stand Apart

    If you are searching for gothic gifts that feel authentic, emotional, and rare, explore designs inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s darkest visions.


    👉 Discover Gothic Gifts – Limited Dark Art & Apparel

    These designs are produced in limited runs. Once they sell out, they are gone forever.


    Some gifts are not given. They are understood.

    The post Gothic Gifts That Feel Truly Dark (Not Mass Produced) appeared first on Edgar Allan Poets – Noir Rock Band.

  • AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: NUCLEAR TOMB — “FALLING OUT THE WORLD OF LIES”

    (written by Islander) “WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF LIES!” That’s part of what Nuclear Tomb vocalist/guitarist Michael Brown yells at the top of his lungs in the song we’re about to premiere, and no one with a thimbleful of brain could argue with him. To underline the point, the song’s accompanying video flashes images […]

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  • You Need Division Of Mind’s New Album Exoterror In Your Life

    If you care at all about hardcore music and the people who make it, yesterday was a terrible fucking day. Bo Lueders died. Brady Ebert (allegedly) tried to kill Brendan Yates’ father. Shit is fucked up. I was wandering around in a fog all day. I needed a pick-me-up, and Division Of Mind’s new album…

    The post You Need Division Of Mind’s New Album <em>Exoterror</em> In Your Life appeared first on Stereogum.

  • CYHRA Announce New Album “Requiem For A Pipe Dream”, Share Lyric Video For New Single “Bleed With Pride”

    Swedish melodic metal outfit Cyhra are marking their tenth anniversary with the announcement of their fourth studio album, Requiem For A Pipe Dream, due 06/05 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The news comes alongside the release of the new single “Bleed With Pride.”

    Vocalist Jake E, who co-founded Amaranthe before launching Cyhra in 2016 alongside guitarist Jesper Strömblad (formerly of In Flames, now of The Halo Effect), says the track is rooted in a personal reckoning with the past.

    “‘Bleed With Pride’ is about learning to trust your scars instead of hiding them. For a long time, I carried the weight of the past like something that needed to be buried. But the truth is, those wounds kept me honest. They became my compass. This song is about the internal war — the silent thunder you fight inside — and choosing not to let it drown you. If I’m going to bleed, it’s not out of shame anymore. It’s with pride. Because every scar means I survived, I rebuilt, and I kept burning.”

    Pre-order the album here.

    The single sets the tone for an album built around themes of resilience, identity, and the cost of holding on to something after it slips out of reach. The title frames that tension deliberately — a requiem marks an ending, while a pipe dream is something believed in against the odds. On this record, the two collide.

    Requiem For A Pipe Dream was shaped during a period of uncertainty for the band, and the material reflects it. The ten tracks move between vulnerability and force, cycling through doubt, anger, acceptance, and forward momentum, with heavy riffs and driving rhythms underpinning the more expansive melodic elements that the band built their name on.

    Cyhra have covered significant ground since their 2017 debut Letters To Myself, which earned strong reviews and landed them on a North American tour alongside Sabaton and Kreator. Their 2019 follow-up, No Halos In Hell, pushed further into melodic territory, with “Out Of My Life” accumulating around 11 million streams on Spotify.

    A European run with Battle Beast, UK dates with Delain, festival appearances at Bloodstock Open Air and 70000 Tons Of Metal, and headline shows in Finland and Japan followed. Guitarist Marcus Sunesson joined in 2020, and the band’s third album, The Vertigo Trigger, arrived in 2023, supported by dates across Scandinavia.

    The current lineup is Jake E on vocals and keys, Euge Valovirta on guitars and bass, Jesper Strömblad on bass and guitars, Marcus Sunesson on guitars, and Alex Landenburg on drums.

    The post CYHRA Announce New Album “Requiem For A Pipe Dream”, Share Lyric Video For New Single “Bleed With Pride” appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.