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Two Finnish groups, Lost Society and Hokka, will be joining forces in February, 2027 for a co-headlining ‘Miseria Is A State Of Mind’ European tour. All confirmed venues and dates are at your disposal via flyer below.
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Bands:	Snet
Release:	V bazinach vedomi
Genre:	Death Metal
Country:	Czech Republic
Release Date:	10th of September, 2026
Released via	Dark Descent Records

Snet are back from the crypts of Eastern Europe’s underground death metal scene with their latest installment, V bazinach vedomi (don’t force me to pronounce or rewrite this again, please). After gaining a lot of attention with their debut, Mokvání v okovech (god damn – those titles), in 2021 and several splits and singles, this new record marks their longest release to date, with nearly 40 minutes of new material. The question is: are Snet able to keep the momentum of their critically acclaimed debut?

What is immediately apparent as groove-laden opener “Tiha svetu” kicks things off is that Snet still worship the power of the riff. The groove is as filthy and grimy as it gets, and the tempo is fairly slow-paced, with the occasional blast-beat section to change things up nicely. Disgusting but fairly nuanced vocals that serve as an additional instrument help accentuate the head-bobbing rhythm before the band transitions into a more lead-driven and atmospheric ending. This newfound knack for introducing more subdued melodies into their sound serves as a clever dynamic twist on Snet’s second outing. And this is not limited to the guitar work but also extends to the vocals, as there are gothy passages of spoken word introducing track four or closing out track eight, for instance. These newly established dynamics greatly aid the record’s replayability.

But make no mistake. This is still balls-out heavy death metal that perfectly enriches Autopsy’s slimy playbook with Swedish lead melodies (see the second track, “kladivo ve tme”) and more tempo variations. And although Snet do not play a particularly technically advanced type of death metal, it is clear that there has been a huge leap in that regard compared to their debut. All members sound tight, locked in, and perfectly aligned. What makes the record so enjoyable is the fact that the band has found the perfect line between primitive, caustic aggression, clever atmospheric tempo shifts, and catchy, direct songwriting. The raw but crisp production also greatly contributes to the overall enjoyment of this record (the bass sound alone is so tasty), which also flows exceptionally well.

In total, Snet’s second outing is a great stepping stone for the Czech outfit, further establishing them as one of the hottest acts in the current underground death metal scene. There’s no fat on this one, just blood-dripping, foul and disgustingly served meat. Time to eat.

How do you think you pronounce the band name “AEAEA”? Do you say every letter, or do you just kind of make a ululating noise? If you say the letters out loud, doesn’t that involve making a ululating noise? Do you get used to it, like you’re singing the “Old McDonald” chorus? I’m not going to try it, so somebody else will have to let me know. In any case, AEAEA is the name of Patrick Higgins and Nicolas Jaar’s new duo, and their debut album Mist comes out this fall.

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Renowned shredder Ryley Walker has joined electronic band Gift Horse, transforming the duo of Jonathan Schenke (of the since-disbanded P.E.) and Fine Place‘s Matthew Hord into a trio. Today, they’re announcing their new album A Career In Architecture and releasing the hypnotic lead single “Rebar Redux.”

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The Foreshadowing are very pleased to introduce Gabriele Giaccari (Shores Of Null) as their new permanent guitarist. Gabriele has already been performing live with the band for the last four years.
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Today, thrash metal pioneers Forbidden proudly unleash their new single, “Burning the Lungs of Earth,” taken from their upcoming self-titled album. Marking the band’s first full-length release since 2010, the album is set for release on October 23rd via BLKIIBLK. The new track arrives alongside an official video, available below.

On “Burning the Lungs of Earth,” guitarist Craig Locicero explains: “‘Burning the Lungs of Earth’ is a fast-paced thrasher with complex riffs, soaring melodic vocals, thunderous drums, and bass. The song mirrors the effects of mankind’s natural & unnatural disasters, coupled with the planetary cycle we find ourselves in, decimating our ecosystems. Corporations, politicians, and greed are suffocating the planet. ‘First, the smoke and seas will rise; the naive will remain blind. The world turns, the sun still shines as we slowly choke and die.’”

Forbidden’s legacy is one of being the youngest, hungriest, and most ambitious of the Bay Area brethren that have launched metal paradigm-shifters from Metallica to Machine Head. With a reconstituted lineup, guitarist Craig Locicero and bassist Matt Camacho have crafted an hour-plus masterpiece of thrashy predilection, emotive musical movements, and prog-scraping sonic ambitions. From the intensity of the opening track, “Single Point Failure,” to the philosophical shades of the 9-minute closer, “Flower of Life,” this is Forbidden not merely stretching beyond the steely foundations of 1988’s classic Forbidden Evil or the quantum leap of 1990’s Twisted Into Form, but the sound of a band with a new sense of scope and purpose. Produced by Locicero, Kontos & Zach Ohren (Machine Head), Forbidden isn’t merely a revival for the quintet, but a full-blown reinvigoration and purgative endpoint for this Bay Area metal institution.

Locicero comments on the album: “Making Forbidden felt more like an odyssey than a typical recording process. We set out to create a record that reminds people why they fell in love with thrash and heavy metal in the first place, embracing raw energy, melody, and the imperfections that give heavy music its character. Every member brought their best, and having Brann Dailor (Mastodon) join us on ‘Sycophantasy’ was an incredible addition. Forbidden is five lifetimes of experience forged into one piece of metallic art.”

Forbidden is excited to be hitting the road in support of their upcoming self-titled album on a run of headlining tour dates supported by Heathen and Void.

Formed in 1985 in Fremont, California, as Forbidden Evil, Forbidden quickly became one of the defining bands of the Bay Area thrash metal movement alongside the genre’s biggest names. Following lineup changes that solidified the classic lineup featuring vocalist Russ Anderson, guitarists Craig Locicero and Glen Alvelais, bassist Matt Camacho, and drummer Paul Bostaph, the band released their landmark 1988 debut, Forbidden Evil, before shortening their name to Forbidden.

Acclaimed follow-up albums Twisted Into Form (1990), Distortion (1994), and Green (1997) showcased the band’s technical precision, melodic songwriting, and Anderson’s unmistakable vocals, while extensive tours with acts including Sacred Reich, Exodus, Death Angel, Testament, and Malevolent Creation helped cement their reputation as one of thrash’s most respected acts. After disbanding in 1997, Forbidden reunited in 2008, released the acclaimed comeback album Omega Wave in 2010, and toured internationally before going on hiatus once again in 2012.

Forbidden returned in 2023 with founding guitarist Craig Locicero joined by longtime members Matt Camacho and Steve Smyth, alongside vocalist Norman Skinner and drummer Chris Kontos. The revitalized lineup made its live debut at Belgium’s Alcatraz Metal Festival before returning home for sold-out Bay Area performances supporting Death Angel‘s annual Christmas shows. Focused on creating new music, the band entered a new creative era in 2025 with the release of its first new song in 15 years, “Divided By Zero,” with more new material set to follow in 2026 as Forbidden continues writing the next chapter of its legendary career.

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Back in 2021, the LA-based musician Ben Schwab was a member of Drugdealer, and he started releasing his own lush and expansive ’70s-style singer-songwriter records under the name Sylvie. After dropping his self-titled Sylvie debut, Schwab contributed to the 2023 Margo Guryan tribute album Like Someone I Know, and now he’s getting ready to release a new Sylvie full-length called New Season.

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Slipknot have released “Arsenal”, their first new material since 2023 and the band’s first recorded release featuring drummer Eloy Casagrande, who joined the band in 2024.
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They’ll be the first band to claim that award since 2003.

The post Despite Newly Retiring Their Rock Category, The 2026 ‘MTV Video Music Awards’ Will Be Honoring Nirvana appeared first on Theprp.com.

In May, Mynolia released her first song “Needle,” a sprawl of indie folk laced with field-recorded birdsong. It was followed by the gorgeous “Run Like Hell,” and today the Nashville-based singer-songwriter is announcing her debut album Salt Around My Bed. The new single “Holy Line” is another entrancing ballad.

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