ALBUM REVIEW: GENKOSIS BY KNOSIS
Knosis deliver a powerful debut with GENKOSIS, blending searing riffs, emotional depth, and bold genre shifts. From blast beats to haunting melodies, it’s a boundary-pushing metal record packed with surprises.
DYING WISH ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND SINGLE
Dying Wish have announced new album Flesh Stays Together, out September 26 via SharpTone. The new single “I’ll Know You’re Not Around” dives into “weakness and deep regret... an acceptance of grief,” says vocalist Emma Boster.
PERTURBATOR RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'THE SWIMMING POOL' FROM AGE OF AQUARIUS
PERTURBATOR unveils "The Swimming Pool," a serene piano-driven instrumental from the upcoming Age of Aquarius album, out October 10 via Nuclear Blast. Inspired by a dream, the track offers a moment of calm amid an otherwise intense record, following previous singles "Apocalypse Now" and "The Art of War."
SINGLE REVIEW: “MY WAY” BY WAVE RAIDERS
Wave Raiders unleash My Way, a bold punk anthem of youthful defiance and DIY spirit. Written and performed by the Caloundra trio aged 14–15, the track captures their raw energy and drive to carve their own path, backed by producer Steve James at Red Engine Studios.
DREGG JOINS FEARLESS RECORDS AND RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR DRESS DOWN
Fearless Records has officially welcomed Melbourne genre-smashers DREGG to the roster. Known for their chaotic blend of metal, hardcore, and rap, the band unleashes a new video for Dress Down, a loud and defiant anthem born from frustration, betrayal, and the drive to reinvent.
CASKETS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM THE ONLY HEAVEN YOU’LL KNOW
Caskets unveil their deeply personal new album The Only Heaven You’ll Know, with frontman Matt Flood describing it as a raw confession of survival, grief, and finding peace in chaos. The powerful title track is out now.
SABATON ANNOUNCE 11TH STUDIO ALBUM LEGENDS, DROP TWO NEW SINGLES
Sabaton unleash a new chapter with their 11th studio album Legends, out October 17 via Better Noise Music. Blending rock and history, the band pays tribute to icons like Joan of Arc, Napoleon, and Miyamoto Musashi. Ahead of the release, two new tracks are out now: The Duelist and Lightning at the Gates.
DREAMKILLERS DROP NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE EP
"Close Down the Circus" is a scathing indictment of modern Australian politics, a raw and unfiltered response to a nation in crisis. As the cost of living skyrockets, homelessness surges and essential services like healthcare and food become increasingly out of reach, the promised “better future” has collapsed into a cruel joke.
SLIPKNOT CELEBRATE 25 YEARS WITH DELUXE REISSUE OF ICONIC DEBUT ALBUM
Slipknot are dropping a 25th Anniversary Edition of their iconic debut album on September 5, 2025. The deluxe release features 59 recordings (40 previously unreleased), new artwork, and collector photo cards as it celebrates the band's explosive rise from the underground to redefining heavy music for a generation.
DON BROCO JOIN FEARLESS RECORDS, DROP NEW TRACK ‘CELLOPHANE’
Don Broco unleash Cellophane, a fierce genre-bending anthem produced by Dan Lancaster. Blending nu-metal revival with festival-ready energy, the track explores vulnerability beneath the chaos. “Cellophane is about realizing you’re not as tough as you thought... That maybe you mentally don’t have what it takes, but at the same time are afraid of getting the help you need.”
ZETRA ANNOUNCE EP BELIEVE, UNLEASH NEW SINGLE THE SPIDER
Enigmatic synth rock duo ZETRA emerge from the shadows with their haunting new single The Spider, taken from their upcoming 5-track EP BELIEVE, out August 22 via Nuclear Blast.
KING ULTRAMEGA DROPS DEBUT SINGLE 'RUSTY CAGE' IN TRIBUTE TO CHRIS CORNELL
KING ULTRAMEGA, a supergroup featuring members of Alice In Chains, Mastodon, Anthrax, and more, launches with debut single 'Rusty Cage,' a powerful tribute to Chris Cornell. Released in support of MusiCares, the track honors Cornell’s legacy while raising awareness for mental health and addiction recovery in the music community.
NEW SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL ALBUM “GRIZZLY” OUT NOW
Slaughter to Prevail just dropped their heaviest album yet, GRIZZLY. Featuring BABYMETAL and Ronnie Radke, it's a brutal dose of modern metal. Out now via Sumerian Records.
PRESIDENT DROP “RAGE”, ANNOUNCE NEW EP + DECEMBER TOUR WITH ARCHITECTS
PRESIDENT return with new single “RAGE,” diving into a darker, synth-laced sound inspired by Dylan Thomas’ Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night. The track leads into their debut EP King Of Terrors, out 26 September, exploring themes of death, religion, and the unknown.
FFDP RE-RECORD HITS TO RECLAIM LEGACY
Five Finger Death Punch mark 20 years with Best Of… Volume 1, re-recording their biggest hits after their masters were sold without permission. Rather than remixing, the band took back control — paying tribute to their legacy and fans with fresh versions of fan favorites like “The Bleeding” and “Wash It All Away.”
BLACK VEIL BRIDES DROP FIRST 2025 RELEASE “HALLELUJAH”
Black Veil Brides return with their first release of 2025, “Hallelujah” — a heavy, hard-hitting track that dives into themes of identity, conviction, and cultural tension. Produced by Andy Biersack and Jake Pitts, the single marks a bold new chapter for the band and is accompanied by an animated video directed by Marco Pavone.
EIVØR SIGNS TO NUCLEAR BLAST
Faroese artist Eivør has officially joined the Nuclear Blast Records roster. Known for her boundary-pushing sound and haunting vocals, she brings her visionary style to one of metal’s most iconic labels.
TERMINAL SLEEP JOIN NUCLEAR BLAST, DROP NEW SINGLE ‘THEY CIRCLE BELOW’
Melbourne metalcore crew TERMINAL SLEEP have signed to Nuclear Blast Records, kicking off a new era with their crushing single They Circle Below. Known for explosive live shows and a raw message of self-empowerment and mental health, they now join a legendary roster.
WOLFGANG VAN HALEN’S MAMMOTH RETURNS WITH “THE SPELL” AND NEW ALBUM
To coincide with the album announcement, Mammoth is releasing the track “The Spell” for fans to check out. The music video showing Wolfgang playing all the instruments and directed by visual
WE CAME AS ROMANS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, DROP “CULTURE WOUND” VIDEO
ALL IS BEAUTIFUL...BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED represents a profound creative evolution for We Came As Romans. Born from introspection and shaped by the band's own journey through triumph and tragedy, the album explores themes of existentialism, gratitude, loss, and the perpetual cycles of life.