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Shinedown has shared a new track, “Outlaw”, taken from their upcoming eighth studio album Ei8ht, set for release on May 29 through Atlantic Records.

The single lands shortly after another major moment for the band, who picked up Rock Artist Of The Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26. It marks their second straight win in that category and adds to a growing list of milestones.

Speaking after the win, the band took time to acknowledge their audience and team: “Rock artist of the year… two years in a row?!! THANK YOU iHeartRadio THANK YOU SHINEDOWN NATION. Thank you everyone. We are so incredibly grateful and proud of this band, of this community, of this team… MUCH LOVE.”

“Outlaw” builds on a strong run of releases from Shinedown, following tracks like “Dance, Kid, Dance”, “Killing Fields”, “Three Six Five”, the chart-topping “Searchlight”, and “Safe And Sound”. The new song leans into a more stripped-back approach, with a gritty, roots-driven feel that still carries the band’s intensity while opening up the sound of Ei8ht.

“Searchlight” also marked another high point, reaching No. 1 on both the Mediabase Active Rock chart — their 24th — and the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, where it became their 22nd No. 1, extending their records on both.

In support of the new material, Shinedown will head out on the “Dance Kid Dance Act II” world tour. The run is set to cover North America, Europe, and Australia, hitting 12 countries across 60 dates, including some of the biggest venues they’ve played so far.

With over 8.3 billion streams globally, 15 platinum and gold singles, and every album certified either platinum or gold, Shinedown continues to operate at a high level. Their catalog has moved more than 10 million albums worldwide, backed by a consistent connection with listeners through direct and relevant themes in their music.

Pre-orders for Ei8ht are available here.

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Denver, CO power-metal storytellers Siege Perilous will be unveiling their long‑awaited debut full‑length concept album, officially on Friday, March 27th, via Crunchtronic Records. And before officially releasing, the […]

The post Streaming Now! Power Metal Storytellers SIEGE PERILOUS’ Concept Album “Becoming The Dragon” + New Music Video “Echoes of Home” appeared first on Metal-Rules.com.

Vancouver, Canada’s extreme groove metallers Without Mercy return with “Infinite Loss,” a new three‑track EP arriving May 8th, 2026, marking the group’s most focused and intentional work to date. […]

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“One World One Stage,” 35 Shows Will Take Place In 35 Countries On A Single Day! On April 18th, 2026, 35 Wacken warm-up concerts will rock the globe! […]

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They’re called Yambag. That really tells you everything to know. If you need more than that, you should’ve already gotten it from the headline. A band called Yambag has a new EP, and it’s eight songs in eight minutes. You probably already have a pretty good idea whether this appeals to you or not. If…

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After a decade‑long hiatus, the band behind Teletoon’s cult animated series is officially back in the butcher shop with their most polished, unhinged, and radio‑ready material to […]

The post Canada’s Raunchiest Rock n’ Roll Carnivores SONS OF BUTCHER Release New EP “Skids” + Video ‘Denim Dreamin’” appeared first on Metal-Rules.com.

Can they interest you in an Oterobotics presents: Phrygian Dominator?

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Just off Spain’s Mediterranean coast lie the Balearic Islands. Among the approximately 1.2 million island residents is a cadre of musicians who appear to have played together in a variety of projects for some time.¹ SolNegre comprises four of these musicians along with a handful of guest contributors. Based on the photos of the beautiful sandy beaches and clear blue water, you might think these guys would play a cheerful genre like Beach Boys-core. Yet, even the beach life must have its woes because what SolNegre deliver is a slab of melancholic doom that has more in common with My Dying Bride or Saturnus than any band playing songs about Piña coladas. Just the sight of their apocalyptic album title, Anthems for the Grand Collapse, makes me want to soak in one of those lovely beaches to rinse off the bleakness. Let’s dive in and see how well these island dwellers do the sadboi.

While the intro for opener, “The Axiom – Song for the Inert Part II,”² reveals SolNegre’s flair for using synths to create atmosphere, the meat of the song establishes their mix of crushing My Dying Bride riffs and growls with the more energetic death/doom of Novembers Doom. A hooky melodic lead wends its way throughout, culminating in an ambitious solo that takes the lead to new levels. The incredibly catchy follow-up, “The Hollow Inside,” includes a chorus that potentially has appeal for a mainstream audience, even if the track goes off in decidedly non-mainstream directions. The flip side to the death/doom is an Ennui-level funeral doom tune that casts a pall over the already dour mood (“For All that Could Have Been”). SolNegre play sorrowful tunes in an impressively varied number of ways.

The band members’ strong chemistry shows in their talent and cohesiveness. Ûkh lays down a powerful vocal performance with some muscular death growls. He adds heft and punch alongside an impressively bass-heavy guitar attack. Gebre proves to be the glue that adheres the record together. His deep, chugging bass features on nearly every track, and he also gets to play a nifty jazz solo midway through “The Hollow Within.” Guest contributors add some varied character throughout, such as a solo from Mike Le Rosetti that comprises almost the entire back half of “The Axiom” and some cleans from Pedro Inglés during the jazzy segue on “The Hollow Within.” SolNegre hands the reins over to recurring guest singer Gadea es Ineseta³ and violinist Núria Luis on the remarkably lovely “In the Stillness of the Womb.” Though it skews more soft rock than extreme metal, it features such poignant and affecting performances from Ineseta and Luis that it feels right at home among these anthems to a grand collapse.

A few iffy songwriting decisions do keep Anthems for the Grand Collapse from greatness, however. For one, SolNegre struggle with coherent lyrics on some tracks. This is especially problematic on “The Hollow Within,” where an awkward attempt at a metaphor combining loneliness, water, and drowning leads to the laughably bad line, “A room without doors or windows / Knowing how to swim is wise.” It’s a sore part of an otherwise terrific song. Further, the hot and cold pacing creates a stuttering feel throughout the record, with a few tunes creeping too slowly and others creeping on a bit too long. “For All That Could Have Been” in particular sags in the middle of the album. Individually, the songs are good to great, but transitions between them can be jarring.

Next time you want to balance out your bright and cheery beach vacation with some downer music, you should pack SolNegre’s Anthems for the Grand Collapse. It’s sure to have you and your family looking to drown out your loneliness and sorrows in the warm, beautiful waters lapping at your toes. This has proven to be a solid sophomore effort from the Balearic Islands. I love to hear the passion on display, and even where the band shows some warts, it only makes the record all the more endearing. I hope those island beaches don’t keep these guys happy and occupied for too long so they can put out another record sooner rather than later.

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Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Meuse Music
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Official Site
Releases Worldwide: April 3rd, 2026

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Vocalist Kyle Thornton, bassist Ryan Mortell, guitarist Eoin Keigher, and drummer Adam Nealon are Nerves, a Dublin-based post-hardcore group. This week they returned with their first music of the year, a single titled “N26.” It was produced by Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox, who’s worked with the band on previous releases. “N26” is relentless distortion. The…

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Well look what we have here: the long-awaited fifth studio album from the man himself, Mr. Brad Marino! Out today on Spaghetty Town Records, Ghost Highway Recordings, and Beluga Records, Agent of Chaos will disappoint absolutely no one. If you’re looking for a Brad Marino album that sounds like a Brad Marino album, this will hit the mark and then some. There’s really nobody better at doing this sort of driving rock ‘n’ roll with a punk influence and pop hooks. Marino, backed by Gene Champagne, Bobby Davis, Zack Sprague, Ron Mullens, Dave Strong, James Cap Nunn, and Caity Marino, has delivered an album that may very well be his best yet. As always, his choruses are catchy, his guitar licks are tasty, and his lyrics are sneaky clever. Agent of Chaos comes through with a little something for everyone. From the classic ’60s pop of “Dissin’ and Dismissin'” to the straight Ramones energy of “Sick of You” to the country vibes of “Devil May Care” to the timeless rock ‘n’ roll of “I Don’t Want You Anymore” to the Jesus and Mary Chain inspired dark-pop of “Murder and Violence” to the straight-forward power pop of “Voodoo” to the butt-kicking fury of “Calling Your Bluff” to the pure pop majesty of “Lost Without You” and “Make This Last,” Marino hits all the sweet spots. The man sure can write a song, and he can always be counted on to sing and perform it with gusto. 

Given that it has been nearly two-and-half years since Grin and Bear It came out, fans have certainly been waiting a while for a new Brad Marino LP. And Agent of Chaos has turned out to be every bit worth the wait. It’s hard to find a sub-par or even less-than-stellar track in the bunch. A Brad Marino LP is always a lock to be way up there on my end-of-the-year top albums list. Even in a year that’s as insanely stacked as this one promises to be, Agent of Chaos will certainly end up near the top of the heap when I publish my final rankings. As consistent as Marino has been as a recording artist, it would be easy to overlook what a great run he’s been on over the last several years. But that kind of dependability ought to be appreciated and enjoyed. Flavors of the month come and go, but tried-and-true, high-quality rock ‘n’ roll never goes out of style. Agent of Chaos is a monster of a record, and I can name three premier record labels that are literally vouching for that!