“Everybody's Got a Plan’ has always been one of my favorite songs on Cursum Perficio,” Benante says. “The video basically shows the band on and off stage in a montage of video clips that kinda matches the velocity of the song.  ‘Everybody's got a plan/That’s until they get punched in the face’ is such a great line, and so true!”

For more than a decade, Sydney guitarist and composer James Ivanyi has quietly built one of the most respected catalogues in Australia's instrumental music scene. While much of the modern progressive world has chased technicality for technicality's sake, Ivanyi has carved out his own lane.

On the new single, vocalist Dane Evans shares:
"'Torture Porn' might be the biggest fight riff song we have. Lyrically, I wanted to state as bluntly as possible that we don’t care if you hate us, what we stand for or how we choose to stand for it; TTG hates you too. Enjoy the song. Everyone’s still a murderer."

THE RISING TIDE was written about this weird, intense and intimate scene and what it means to be part of it. KEEPS ME ALIVE is very much about being an immigrant. Especially being Sri Lankan and brown. Being Lankan is such an important part of who we are.

"Since its conception, Horizon has always been a very special song for us. It's a song about a hopeful future, the beauty found in life's simplest moments, and appreciating what we have before it fades. Reimagining this track in a way that lets its beauty breathe, while allowing the lyrics to shine - almost like a lullaby - felt like a natural step.”

On "BIG NOTER", Briggs says: “This self-titled song paints the picture of the ultimate punish of an individual. It’s the neighbourhood bully’s anthem. It’s completely satirical; it bears no resemblance to any person you, Joe or I know.”

"Blur" thematically explores desperate hope and connection, detailing the relief of reciprocated affection alongside the complications and strain of a long distance relationship. It's about the push and pull between closeness and absence and the constant struggle between stability and the fear of falling.

"The Edge of a Dream explores the unfortunate tension of craving rest but being unable to surrender to it," says singer Dana Willax. "It's about chasing peace when your mind refuses to be quiet, and not being able to cross that line from consciousness to a dream world."

Love songs come in many forms, but only Electric Callboy could turn one into this. Last week, the band releases their newest single "The Way You Are", one of the most surprising tracks from their upcoming album TANZNEID.

Dark Funeral’s Lord Ahriman commented about “A Beast To Praise” as follows: “‘A Beast To Praise’ (Live at Fållan, Stockholm) captures a very important moment in the history of Dark Funeral — not only the live release ritual for ‘We Are The Apocalypse’, but also our return to the stage after years of silence during the pandemic.

Halcyon Blues taps into the urgency and ferocity of Citizen's early albums while embracing the epic scope and undeniable hooks of their more recent work. The group's determination and focus on pushing themselves musically has allowed them to grow steadily–and for their audience to grow with them.

As vocalist Mark Kelson explains, "'Colours Fade' is about the shifting nature of perception, how memory, emotion, and time constantly reshape the way we see our lives. For me, it reflects that internal conflict between what we want to believe and what we know to be true.”

In ELEINE’s own words:
“This is our song of reclaiming control of your own life. 
We’ve been through so much shit the past years. Buried under one pile after the other. “Watch As We Rise” is a releasing song that fills you with power and determination through heavy chugging and in your face vocals.”

"Hand Me A Halo tells the self-narrative of losing one's sense of self and dealing with the intrusive thoughts that come with it," says Benton. "This song came from our own confusion and loss of identity through the changing seasons of life. The fear can be constant, leaving you to question if you just want someone to hand you a halo."

Frontman and Sigh mastermind Mirai Kawashima said “Honestly, I have no idea at all how the song sounds to other people. Shuffle is the world-widely used rhythm and Japan is no exception. I've been using this rhythm in the songs like "Shikigami", "Ecstatic Transformation", and "Midnight Sun" but I guess I have completed my own Japanese style on "Unputenpu".