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If you live in New Jersey and your main music interest is hardcore/punk adjacent, chances are you’ve probably been to a cramped as hell show at Cinco’s. Originally operating as a small, family owned and run Mexican restaurant in New Brunswick (the flautas are killer), Cinco De Mayo gradually became part of NJ’s DIY music ecosystem over the last few years. As venues in the area began disappearing, Cinco’s stepped up in hosting hardcore, punk, and underground shows inside the literal dining area. Remember that viral “What the fuck is up Denny’s?” video? Yeah, imagine exactly that… but Mexican food. Some honorable mentions that have played at Cinco’s: Haywire, Bayway, Jivebomb, Dry Socket, XL Bully.

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Mauna Sol presents the first single taken from their upcoming debut album, set to be released in collaboration with Loud Rage Music this spring. “A New Life” is now available as a lyric video created by Andrea Mantelli Productions: https://youtu.be/JGMAaTF5zvc Mauna Sol is a post-black metal band from Brașov, Romania, formed in 2019 by five musicians who sought to channel their […]

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Today, Austrian deathrashers Deathstorm premiere the new track “Mount Eerie” at heavily trafficked web-portal MetalBite.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated fifth album, Cascophonies, set for international release on May 22nd via Dying Victims Productions. Hear Deathstorm‘s “Mount Eerie” in its entirety exclusively HERE.   A veritable institution by now, Austria’s Deathstorm have been flying the flag of hate since 2010, releasing albums on such well-regarded labels […]

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Turned To Stone Chapter 10 features music from Ten East and SoftSun.

The press release sums up the album well. “Drawing from the deep well of the California desert, psychedelic rock units SoftSun and Ten East are intrinsically bound by heart and conjure a mesmerizing sonic mirage on their split LP Turned To Stone: Chapter 10. With guitarist Gary Arce of Yawning Man and bassist Pia Isaken at the core of both projects — with the addition of Earthless guitarist Isaiah Mitchell and Yawning Man drummer Bill Stinson on the Ten East side, and drummer Dan Joeright on the SoftSun side — this breathtaking 5-track locks you into its hypnotic, at times shoegazing sonic explorations and refuses to let go.”

Every release in this series has been memorable, and each claimed a permanent spot in my personal collection of physicals. This latest entry is high water for an already elevated premise. You need to listen to the record – anything I might say won’t change the majesty of the music. I highly recommend it. Here are details on the bands and the tracks.

“Ten East is an experimental project formed by Gary Arce, Mario Lalli, Bill Stinson and Brant Bjork. The project’s first release Extraterrestrial Highway came out on Cobraside in 2005. The project is named after Interstate 10, a major transcontinental highway stretching from Santa Monica, California, to Jacksonville, Florida, known for its diverse landscapes. Always collaborating with different musicians, depending on availability and which musician friends were around, the project has been like a revolving door of contributors.”

Ten East contributes two tracks, “First Light” and “Slow Motion War.”

“SoftSun is the result of a divine collaboration between visionary musicians from opposite sides of the world: Yawning Man guitarist Gary Arce from the Californian Mojave Desert and vocalist and bassist Pia Isaksen from the cold and ever-inspiring grounds of Norway. Their environments are nearly palpable in their beautifully heavy, mellow and ethereal sound, with Arce’s trademark cinematic guitar soundscapes providing a stark contrast to Isaksen’s heavy bass and haunting vocals combined with Dan Joeright’s perfectly patient drumming.”

We get three songs from SoftSun: “Nowhere Else,” “Open Shelter,” and “Emotional Overdrive.”

Turned To Stone Chapter 10 is out on April 10^th from Ripple Music. Listen and buy at the links below.

Photo of SoftSun by Wayne Edwards.

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SoftSun Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/people/SoftSun/61557870166741/

Bandcamp, https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/turned-to-stone-chapter-10-ten-east-softsun

Ripple Music, https://ripple-music.com/

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Another day, another box set. Have to be somewhat selective to protect the disappearing bank account – however this one’s an essential. The Michael Schenker Group Live & Ready 1980-1984. Five CDs, a DVD, lots to read in the booklet and all in a proper sturdy box. Hours worth of Schenker at his towering peak […]

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Baltimore, MD’s weirdo thrash stalwarts, Nuclear Tomb, are back and as twisted and vicious as ever with their new full-length album Epoch Inhumane, out June 12th on Rotted Life Records! The official video for the album’s first single, “Falling Out The World of Lies,” has been premiered at No Clean Singing! Check it out at: nocleansinging.com/2026/04/03/an-ncs-video-premiere-nuclear-tomb-falling-out-of-the-world-of-lies/ Nuclear Tomb‘s unique fusion […]

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Today, French black metallers Tarask stream the entirety of their highly anticipated second album, Sitra Ahra, at the Black Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on April 7th via Antiq, hear Tarask‘s Sitra Ahra in its entirety exclusively HERE. To explain the concept of Sitra Ahra, there is a link with Tarask‘s debut album, Pharus Morti… On the cover, there was a protagonist discovering a Lovecraftian, industrial […]

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ATAVISTIA returns with a powerful new single and music video, “To A New World“, offering a compelling glimpse into their forthcoming album Old Gods Awaken, set for release on May 15th, 2026 via Blood Blast Distribution. “To A New World” opens with a tribal introduction built on folk instrumentation and layered vocal chants before surging into its […]

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New Blackened Death Metal entity, RELIC, have released debut EP, Crown of Flies! The album is available on CD format and digitally on all major streaming platforms. “Devilish, raw, dark black death metal that reeks of sulfur!” – Deadly Storm Zine “A massive dose of extreme metal; solid, direct, and without any filler.” – Metallerium “Plewa spits blood and […]

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This May and June, Abigail Williams brings their atmospheric onslaught across the UK, Ireland, and the European mainland. Shagor will provide the main support for the continental ceremonies.
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