After a week of teasing the release on Instagram, Infected Rain have unveiled their new single “Stranger,” accompanied by a music video.
Frontwoman Lena Scissorhands shared the following about the track:
“‘Stranger’ came from that moment when you no longer fully recognize yourself. It’s about the inner fight with your identity, the roles you’ve held onto for too long, and the distance that grows between who you are and who you think you should be. In the end, it’s about becoming strangers to ourselves… and trying to find the way back.”
Good Day Noir Family,
JCRACKER introduces “AVALANCHE OF PAIN” with a graceful arpeggio that recalls the emotional sweep of classic bands like Scorpions.
AVALANCHE OF PAIN is JCRACKER’s Single Out Now
The tone is warm and melodic, and the inclusion of crowd reactions gives the track a live, breathing presence.
You don’t just hear the song—you feel the shared space between artist and audience.
However, this isn’t nostalgia for its own sake. The arpeggiated guitar sets a reflective mood, yet the lyrics anchor the experience in raw honesty. The song explores the aftermath of a broken relationship, when only memories remain. Those memories feel beautiful and painful at the same time. That duality becomes the emotional core of the track.
The arrangement is built carefully. The verses stay intimate and controlled, allowing the storytelling to take center stage. Then the chorus rises with strength, delivering a wave of melodic intensity that mirrors the title. The phrase “Avalanche of Pain” doesn’t sound exaggerated. It feels earned.
In addition, the live atmosphere adds authenticity. The audience responses amplify key lyrical moments. The emotional impact deepens. You sense connection rather than isolation. The song transforms into a shared confession rather than a private lament.
The production blends modern tools with a classic rock soul. The instrumentation remains polished, yet it never loses warmth. The rhythm section supports the melody without overshadowing it. Then comes the final guitar solo. It doesn’t chase speed or flash. It reinforces the emotional weight and guides the listener toward a satisfying close.
Furthermore, this is a theme almost everyone can relate to. Relationships end. Memories linger. Healing takes time. JCRACKER captures that universal truth without slipping into cliché.
“AVALANCHE OF PAIN” stands as a heartfelt rock anthem shaped by introspection and resilience. It balances intimacy with power and reflection with release.
AVALANCHE OF PAIN is JCRACKER’s Single Out Now!
Resonant!
JCRACKER is an artist from Follansbee, United States, crafting music that channels raw emotion and personal experience. Blending rock and pop influences, his sound is driven by expressive vocals and honest songwriting that resonates with listeners.
Sometimes in metal you don’t need to go a million miles an hour to show you’re a buncha bad so-and-sos. Just look at Carnivore A.D.‘s new single “I Stand Alone”, which trades the speed and vitriol of their previous release “Social Decomposition” for the dour and brooding sound of this new cut.
Released ahead of their upcoming EP Transmutation, this new track sees Peter Steele’s old speed/thrash/crossover metal band step into slightly Type O Negative territory on this one, if only in terms of tempo and timbre. Which makes sense, since the EP is dedicated with “love and honor to the memories of Peter Steele and Keith Alexander.”
Comprised of New York City hardcore and metal stalwarts Baron Misuraca (vocals & bass – ex-SHEER TERROR), Chuck Lenihan (guitar – ex-CRUMBSUCKERS), and Joe Cangelosi (drums – ex-KREATOR, WHIPLASH, MASSACRE), the new track is just one of five new tracks coming out at the end of the month. And while it’s not the same band as Carnivore once was, Carnivore A.D. was given the blessing by original founding drummer Louie Beateaux, who said this about the band when the first single dropped back in January:
“Think of Carnivore AD as a renowned dining establishment where it’s Chef passed on years ago but the recipes remain and folks still want to dine there instead of cooking the food themselves. And Chef Pete wouldn’t mind because his friends are making it with love.”
Transmutation will be released on March 27 via Apostasy Records, but you can preorder your copy today.
Transmutation EP Tracklist
01. Prologue 02. Transmutation 03. I Stand Alone 04. Social Decomposition 05. Mine Is the Hand
Carnivore A.D. Tour Dates
20.03.26 US – Sanford, FL / West End Trading Co 21.03.26 US – Tampa, FL / The Brass Mug
02.04.26 NO – Oslo / Inferno Festival 03.04.26 SE – Gothenburg / The Abyss 04.04.26 DE – Schwerin / Bus Stop 05.04.26 DE – Berlin / Cassiopeia 06.04.26 DE – Kassel / Goldgrube 07.04.26 DE – Dortmund / Junkyard 08.04.26 DE – Düsseldorf / Pitcher 09.04.26 NL – Goes / T Beest 10.04.26 NL – Drachten / Iduna
A North Carolina singer-songwriter is on the hook for more than $8 million in fraudulent streaming royalties racked up with AI-generated tracks and bots, Rolling Stone reports.
Today, Italian black metallers Calvana stream the entirety of their highly anticipated third album, Sub Janus, at the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on March 20th via Adirondack Black Mass, hear Calvana‘s Sub Janus in its entirety exclusively HERE. Established in 2015 at the foot of the Calvana massif, Italy’s Calvana exist solely to amplify the voice of the mountain as a […]
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BURNT WITCH RACKS UP CREDIBILITY WITH WEEDIAN FEATURE AND MATT PIKE PRAISE
West Tennessee – West Tennessee doom and sludge four-piece Burnt Witch continue to cement their place in the underground heavy scene. Their EP Dopelich , released independently on February 13, 2026, was recently featured in Weedian ’s Best Releases of February , earning recognition for its dense riffs, hypnotic grooves, and swamp-soaked Southern atmosphere.
Building on this momentum, the band has released a rig rundown video showcasing lead guitarist Matt Page’s setup, giving fans an in-depth look at the gear behind their massive tone. The video has since caught the attention of Matt Pike (of Sleep / High on Fire ), who praised the breakdown—a major nod of approval from one of modern doom and sludge’s foremost guitar titans.
The rig features several standout pedals from Does It Doom , including the devastatingly heavy Baghdad, giving Dopelich its thick, cavernous tone that fans of Electric Wizard , Crowbar , and Eyehategod crave.
“Burnt Witch are not here to be clean. They are here to be crushing,” said Zach Moonshine , Metal Devastation Radio.
Watch the Matt Page Rig Rundown here:
Stream Dopelich now: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/burntwitch/dopelich-ep
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